Actor, presenter and entrepreneur Raffi Ahmad has been appointed as the deputy chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry from 2024 until 2029. Mr Raffi Ahmad has been appointed as the deputy chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry from 2024 until 2029.
As KADIN deputy chairman, he will be working closely with the department of Tourism and Creative Economy , a sector in which he sees a lot of potential, according to local news Kompas.com. During the presidential election campaign this year, Mr Prabowo even referred to Mr Raffi as a “close friend”, while Mr Raffi was often seen accompanying the President-elect at rallies and events.“After receiving his Honorary Doctorate from a questionable university, now he is appointed as deputy chairman, it is obvious that he is favoured by the Baparekraf. Be prepared.
Some netizens questioned the achievement, arguing that honorary doctorates are usually awarded to individuals who have made notable contributions to academic research. "I asked the receptionist for the correct address stated on the UIPM website. It turns out it’s not a campus,” said the PhD candidate from Chulalongkorn University on Sep 29.