Sudono Salim, an ethnic-Chinese Indonesian (Indonesian Chinese), is considered one of the most successful entrepreneurs in Indonesia. At one point in time, he was the richest individual in Indonesia. His businesses were mostly without competition, due largely to his strong ties to then-president Suharto. He monopolized the Indonesian cement and flour industries, among many others. He also owns the company that manufactures one of the most popular instant noodle brands in Indonesia, Indomie . The monopolistic nature of his businesses left many grumbling, and during the Jakarta Riots of May 1998, his mansion in Jakarta was burnt to the ground. He has since resided in the United States in an undisclosed location.