Rachmat Gobel Dies, Rosan Roeslani: Just Met Him 2 Days Ago
Jakarta – The Minister of Investment and Downstream Industry/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Rosan Roeslani, has expressed deep condolences over the passing of national politician and businessman Rachmat Gobel on Friday (10 July 2026). Rosan said he was shocked by the loss of his longtime friend, adding that he had met and spoken at length with Rachmat Gobel only two days before his death.
“I am deeply shocked and extend my heartfelt condolences to my friend, Pak Rachmat Gobel. He was a longtime friend of mine. We had only just met and had a long chat, just two days ago,” Rosan said at the family home in Tebet, South Jakarta, on Friday (10 July 2026).
Rosan remembered Rachmat Gobel as a kind figure who made major contributions in many fields. “We have lost an extraordinary figure, and everyone would surely agree that he was a very good person. He was remarkable in so many ways,” he said.
On behalf of both himself and his institution, he conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family, hoping they would be given strength and fortitude in facing the loss.
“On behalf of myself and the institution, once again I express my deepest condolences. May the family he leaves behind be given patience and strength,” Rosan added.
Rosan recounted that his friendship with Rachmat Gobel had been built over many years, with communication between the two never broken, including after they performed the hajj pilgrimage together.
“I even went on hajj with him, and our communication never ceased, whatever the circumstances. We always supported one another. I truly feel his loss now,” he concluded.
Rachmat Gobel passed away on Friday (10 July 2026) at 03:20 WIB in Jakarta at the age of 63. The family announced the news through a message that circulated on Friday morning.
The message stated that the deceased is survived by his beloved wife, Retno Damayanti, two children, Nurfitria Sekarwillis Kusumawardhani and Mohammad Arif Gobel, as well as grandchildren and his extended family.
Rachmat Gobel was known as a national businessman and a politician of the Nasdem Party. Until the end of his life, he served as a member of the DPR RI for the 2024–2029 term, representing the Gorontalo electoral district and serving on Commission VI of the House.
Previously, Rachmat Gobel was also entrusted by the 7th President, Joko Widodo, to serve as Minister of Trade at the start of the Working Cabinet for the 2014–2019 period. Beyond politics, he was long known as the figure who led the Panasonic Gobel business group.