"I have built an ecosystem. Let us together compete to develop Indonesia into an advanced country, so we can compete with foreign companies," Thohir stated at the CNBC Economic Outlook here on Wednesday.
He invited private companies to conduct business cooperation with SOEs in a transparent manner.
"Please be a partner of SOEs, but in a good way, being good ones. Do not trick SOEs since many private colleagues do trick by placing someone in it for ensuring continuity of their businesses. It is okay that the business can continue, but as long as it is transparent and open. That is necessary," Thohir remarked.
The minister reminded SOEs to not become a source of money for certain groups, so that they could become a tool for the people's welfare.
Thohir also vowed to remove directors attempting to undermine or bankrupt SOEs.
"I will also listen to private complaints, but it must be a win-win scenario. Be good partners, so that the results are good. Both share common interests, which is good dividends," Thohir stated.
The minister opined that with a well-developed system, the contribution of SOEs to the nation will continually increase.
"Do not allow the contribution we give to the country to go down. This is especially relevant in the era of disruption. A business must have a good system, a good person, in order to survive. Hence, I ensure dividends to the state and an increase in net profits," he remarked.
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Translator: Zubi Mahrofi, Fardah
Editor: Sri Haryati
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