A Super Minister

Rini M.S. Soewandi has moved quickly into the PDI-P inner circle and seems to enjoy tremendous influence.

September 14, 2004

LIFE begins at 40. This western saying seems to fit well with Rini Mariani Soemarno Soewandi. Six years ago she was managing Astra International, a giant Indonesian corporation. And in the last three years, the 46 year-old woman has become one of the supporting pillars of President Megawati’s administration. Some have called her a “super minister.”

Very few Indonesian women can match the achievements of this former daughter of

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