RadarBanyuwangi.id, The name Thomas Trikasih Lembong or Tom Lembong suddenly became popular after his name was mentioned in the Cawapres debate on Sunday (21/1) night.
Repeatedly the name of the man who is now the Co-captain of the winning National Team, Anies-Muhaimin (AMEN National Team) it is called Cawapres serial number 02, Gibran Rakabuming Raka during the debate. Including when Gibran argued with Muhaimin regarding nickel reserves in Indonesia.
Then who is Tom Lembong?. Quoted from JawaPos.com, Uncle Lembong is currently known to be the Co-captain of the AMIN National Team who was previously a close person to President Joko Widodo. In the era of Jokowi-Jusuf Kalla leadership in 12 August 2015 until 27 July 2016 Tom Lembong was once Minister of Trade.
He also served as Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM). The man who often writes important texts for the president has been with Jokowi for years 2013. He was Jokowi's economic advisor and speechwriter when he was Governor of DKI Jakarta.
Meanwhile, during the leadership era of DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan, Tom Lembong is also believed to be the Chairman of PT Jaya Ancol Board in 2021. After his name was mentioned in the vice presidential debate, former Division Head and Senior Vice President at the Indonesian Banking Restructuring Agency (IBRA) then raised his voice.
In the post-debate video recording, Tom Lembong said he really appreciated the words made by President Jokowi's eldest son in the Cawapres debate. Tom judged that Gibran missed him. Because for seven years, He made speech texts and materials for Gibran's father, namely Jokowi.
“I can detect a sense of longing perhaps, I'm no longer there to provide quality feedback, but now the ones who accept my input are Pak Anies and Muhaimain,” said Tom Lembong.(fre)
