- Abdul Latief
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name = Abdul Latief
birth_date = birth date and age|1940|4|27|mf=y
birth_place =Banda Aceh ,Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam
occupation = Chairman ofLatief Corporation
Former Indonesian minister of labor (1993 - 1998)
address = Kalimalang,East Jakarta Abdul Latief is the founder of one of the largest
Indonesia n retailersPasaraya department store and of television channelLativi . He is the former Indonesian minister of labor in theSoeharto era.Early life
Abdul Latief was born on
April 27 ,1940 inBanda Aceh ,Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam . He was bought up accordingMuslim andminangkabau traditions. Latief's father was a textile trader and his mother was an activist in Aisyiyah (a part of theMuhammadiyah Islamic organization). In 1950, Latief's family moved fromBanda Aceh toJakarta .While at school, he performed well enough academically to become the best student. After graduating, Latief worked as head of promotion in the
Sarinah department store. He also attended in-store management courses inTokyo ,Japan . In 1972, Latief founded the Young Indonesian Entrepreneur Community, known as HIPMI, and he was elected as leader in 1972 - 1973.Business career
After working for about nine years in department stores, in 1972 Latief decided he wanted to own a department store, but had to settle for a variety store. Starting from a mini store in Grogol,
Jakarta , Latief and his brother, Abdul Muthalib, founded PT Latief Marda Corporation. Two years later, they founded PT Indonesia Product Centre Sarinah Jaya, with brand namePasaraya . In 2001, Latief expanded his business into television , by establishing theLativi television channel. Latief is also involves in the property business with the La Piaza development inKelapa Gading ,North Jakarta . Today, all of his business in retailing, media, property, advertising, finance and agrobusiness are grouped in the Latief Corporation.Political career
As well as being a prominent businessman, Latief is former Indonesian minister of labor. In 1993, Latief was chosen as a minister in
Soeharto 's cabinet. During his term of office, the government approved the regional minimum salary for labor, known as "Upah Minimum Regional".ee also
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