Based on the achievements and initiatives undertaken, Suwarjono said the Board of Directors remains optimistic about the Companys future prospects.
On one hand, he said the initiative could support the sustainability of emerging digital media. On the other, it risked undermining journalistic independence through state influence.
The rupiah weakened on Tuesday (5 May 2026), even as Indonesias statistics agency reported economic growth of 5.61 per cent.
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Bank Fama agreed to divest 93 percent of its shares to one of Emtek group’s business units PT Elang Media Visitama (EMV) on Wednesday, December 22.
Emtek’s corporate secretary Titi Maria Rusli said in a statement that the group bought 9,08 billion shares from Bank Fama, or equals to Rp 908.95 billion (US$64.89 million).
“The acquisition is funded with EMV’s internal funds,” Rusli said in a statement on Friday, December 24, as reported by Warta Ekonomi.
EMV will acquire the total shares from four different holders: Junus Jen Suherman (4,428,701,427 shares), Edi Susanto (1,704,285,876), Dewi Janti (1,704,285,876), and PT Surya Putra Mandiri Sejahtera (1,252,230,621).
Emtek, or Elang Mahkota Teknologi, is one of the biggest media companies in Indonesia. It’s the parent company for a number of renowned subsidiaries, including SCTV, Indosiar, Vidio.com, and Bukalapak.
