In Memoriam of Michael D. Ruslim

He was a committed and visionary man. Through his experience, he fully realized that it is the people that play a main key to the Company’s success.

Early 2010 will always be remembered by Astra Group for a sudden decease of our leader who was also  mentor, role model and friend to Astra Group, Mr. Michael D. Ruslim. His demise has reminded us that nothing lasts forever in this life, except for the  beneficial works and good deeds that you do during your living time.

Mr. Michael D. Ruslim left us with countless memories and legacies. He had given so many contributions to Astra Group’s business growth, from sustaining existing businesses, resolving debts amidst the crisis time to developing new line of businesses in Astra, such as, natural resources, infrastructures and others.
His success in nurturing business growth was coupled by his compassion to improving the quality of the community and the environment. His efforts were reflected on his work through Astra’s CSR programs which not only has gained the acknowledgements for many counterparts, but most importantly has  eneficially impacted the improvements of the community and environment.

Prior to his appointment as the Company’s President Director in 2005, Mr. Michael D. Ruslim has served many positions within the Group since the day he joined the Company in 1983. He was a committed and visionary man. Through his experience, he fully realized that it is the people that play a main key to the Company’s success. To this understanding, he always respected all Company’s people and made efforts to establish effective two-way communications with them.

His demise is indeed a great loss to all of us. However, we are privileged to have had him with us, giving so many invaluable lessons which will be of guidelines to our lives, be that professional or in personal lives.

On this moving opportunity, Astra Group is humbled to express our deep appreciation and gratitude for the contribution that he had given to the Company. The Boards, all the employees and the shareholders are expressing their deep sympathy and condolence for his demise. May Allah Almighty receive him in the best place he deserves and grant abundant strength and serenity to his spouse, children and the entire family who survive him.