Muhammad Jusuf Kalla, 63, is a central figure in the government of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. A number of his initiatives, like the handling of post-tsunami Aceh and the dialog between the Indonesian government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), has made him a ‘super vice president.’ Jusuf admits he makes quick decisions because, “many issues don’t follow procedures.”

Indeed, luck seems to be on the side of Jusu