Guesswhat? Martha Tilaar

Guesswhat? Martha Tilaar

September is a special month for traditional cosmetics
businesswoman Martha Tilaar, who celebrated her 63rd birthday on
Sept. 4. This year, she got a few unexpected birthday gifts.

On her birthday, the Ministry of Health delivered an award for
her company's accomplishments while her husband, education expert
H.A.R. Tilaar, organized a discussion of his book, Paradigma Baru
Pendidikan Nasional (New Paradigm of National Education).

"I'm happy. There have been many positive responses from other
experts about my husband's views expressed in the book," said
Martha, who recently met United Nations Secretary-General Kofi
Annan as a businesswoman concerned about the environment.

Apart from receiving gifts for her birthday, Martha also gave
something. At the book discussion, she announced that she would
give university scholarships to 70 bright students. (Tuti
Gintini)