Michael Bambang Hartono: key obituary facts
Is Michael Bambang Hartono dead? Yes. Michael Bambang Hartono died on March 19, 2026, at age 86.
Cause of death: Michael Bambang Hartono's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Michael Bambang Hartono known for?
Michael Bambang Hartono was an Indonesian banker, electronics and cigarettes industry executive, and bridge player, founder of Polytron and co-owner of Djarum (since 1963).
More about Michael Bambang Hartono
Born: October 2, 1939.
Occupations: Co-owner of Djarum, BCA and Como 1907.
Known for: Owner of BCA, Founder of Polytron.
Michael Bambang Hartono, an Indonesian banker, electronics and cigarettes industry executive, and bridge player who founded Polytron and co-owned Djarum since 1963, died on March 19, 2026.
He was 86. Hartono was an Indonesian billionaire heir and businessman who, with his brother Robert Budi Hartono, inherited Djarum from their father, Oei Wie Gwan, in 1963.
Under their ownership, the business grew into a conglomerate with interests including Bank Central Asia, electronics, plantations and properties.
Michael Bambang Hartono (2 October 1939 – 19 March 2026) was an Indonesian billionaire heir and businessman.