Salim Group controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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1998
1998 riots and post-crisis asset restructuring
The Salim family was caught up in the political and social upheaval that ended the Suharto period. Sudono Salim's house was burned during the May riots, and subsequent financial restructuring resulted in the transfer or takeover of major associated assets.
Political ties and market concentration during the Suharto era
The group's close relationship with President Suharto and its privileged positions in sectors such as cement and flour milling generated longstanding criticism concerning political patronage, state-granted market power, and conglomerate concentration.
Labor and palm-oil supply-chain criticism
Some Salim-affiliated food and agribusiness entities have faced criticism concerning labor rights and palm-oil-related practices. The reference material does not provide sufficient detail to establish the scope, findings, or resolution of particular allegations.