Kings of the White Crystal

In every regime, since the New Order era until today, sugar has always been a trophy to be won. Presidents may change, systems may be revamped, but the claws of the barons in this lucrative business remain firmly embedded. They own the white crystal business in this republic. Some are old players, some are new faces.

Salim Group
History notes that Liem Sioe Liong built his business empire by trading staple foods, mainly sugar. In the 1950

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