The passing of the national business figure has left deep grief in the Indonesian business world. Anindya Bakrie, who attended the funeral home in the South Jakarta area on Friday (10/7/2026), paid his final respects to Rachmat Gobel. For him, the deceased was not just a senior figure, but a role model with high integrity in advancing the nation's economy.
Anindya highlighted Rachmat Gobel's business philosophy, which did not only focus on the accumulation of personal profit, but rather on the spirit of inclusiveness. Rachmat was believed to always strive to ensure that his business sustainability was able to provide a positive impact and added value for the wider community and the national economic ecosystem as a whole.
An emotional and professional closeness was closely established between the two, one of which was when Rachmat Gobel served as the President Commissioner of PT Visi Media Asia Tbk (VIVA), owned by the Bakrie Group, since 2012. This working relationship, Anindya admitted, strengthened their bond while serving as a space for exchanging valuable ideas.
In their last meeting about two months ago, Anindya recalled a crucial message from the deceased regarding the future of the Indonesian economy. Rachmat emphasized the importance of strengthening the industrial sector as the backbone of the national economy. "Do not forget to build industry, especially domestic industry," Anindya said, quoting the deceased's message.
At the end of his statement, Anindya hoped that the values of struggle and commitment of the deceased in advancing the national business sector could be continued by the next generation. He also prayed that the bereaved family would be given strength and fortitude during this difficult time.
