Novi’s military career spans several decades, during which he has held various significant positions. Notably, he served as the Head of Operations for the Presidential Security Force (Paspampres) in 2003 and became the Deputy Commander of Paspampres Group B in 2013. His leadership also extended to high-profile positions such as the Commander of Military Area Command 061/Surya Kencana in 2019-2020, and the Commander of Iskandar Muda Regional Military Command.

In addition to his extensive leadership roles within Indonesia’s military, Novi Helmy participated in several military operations, including missions in East Timor in 1996 and the Tribuana Operation in 1999. He also carried out international duties, including providing security for VVIP Indonesian officials during visits to countries such as Russia (2013), the UK (2004), and Germany (2015).

Novi’s wealth, as reported in the 2023 State Asset Report (LHKPN) by Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), stands at approximately IDR 6.84 billion. The majority of his wealth is tied up in real estate, with properties spread across multiple locations. These include land and buildings in his hometown of Bangkalan, Madura, as well as in Bogor, Depok, and Serang.

In addition to his real estate holdings, Novi owns a Toyota Innova Venturer 2.4 A/T, a Yamaha motorcycle, and other movable assets totaling IDR 325 million. His cash holdings amount to IDR 11.79 million, though he does not possess any securities or other forms of wealth. His financial profile reflects a modest accumulation of assets, with a focus on property and vehicles.

With this leadership change, Perum Bulog is poised to continue its critical role in stabilizing Indonesia’s food logistics and distribution. Novi’s military background and leadership skills are expected to bring a disciplined and strategic approach to managing the company’s operations, ensuring that Indonesia’s food security remains intact and responsive to the nation’s needs. The transition also aligns with the ongoing efforts to modernize and strengthen state-owned enterprises in Indonesia.( Uki Ruknuddin)

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