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Dato’ Sri Prof. Dr. Tahir, founder of Mayapada Group and well-known Indonesian philanthropist, speaks candidly about his career, his business philosophy, and his perceptions of Indonesia’s business elite.

The son of a shop-keeper from Surbaya, Tahir began his career in the imports business, first in luxury goods from Singapore and Hong Kong, and later in foodstuffs.

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He describes the challenges of identifying and establishing relationships with global suppliers, as well as the difficulties he faced finding a market for his imports in Indonesia at a time when consumerism was just beginning.

Although he was able to build a modest customer base, ultimately these import businesses were not successful. In the interview, he reflects on some of the factors that caused him to lose focus, particularly his desire to “become successful as fast as possible.” Lust for profits, he explains, distracted him from consumer preferences and market limitations.

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