Indonesia’s richest man going for gold at his home tourney

This picture taken on August 11, 2018 shows Indonesian billionaire tobacco tycoon Michael Bambang Hartono announcing his participation as a competitor on Indonesias bridge team at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta. - Billionaire tobacco tycoon Michael Bambang Hartono may not be the oldest competitor at the Asian Games, but he is the richest. The 78-year-old head of cigarette giant Djarum Group is set to represent host Indonesia on its bridge team at the worlds second-biggest multi-sport event, which kicks off on August 18 in Jakarta and co-host city Palembang. (Photo by Rifkianto NUGROHO / AFP)

JAKARTA: Billionaire tobacco tycoon Michael Bambang Hartono (pic) may not be the oldest competitor at the Asian Games but he is the richest.

The 78-year-old head of cigarette giant Djarum Group is set to represent hosts Indonesia on their bridge team at the world’s second-biggest multi-sport event, which kicks off tomorrow in Jakarta and co-host city Palembang.