Djan Faridz (born 5 August 1950) is an Indonesian businessman, a former Minister of Public Housing, and owner of PT Dizamatra Powerindo.
[2] Faridz's first business was a welder's stall, which eventually began selling building materials.
[5] On 17 October 2011, he was chosen as the new Minister of Public Housing,[1] which led to his withdrawing a bid to run for Governor of Jakarta.
[1] In 2000 the Indonesia Corruption Watch reported that Faridz had received non-transparent grants to fund power substations.
[1] He is known to have good relations with politicians and military figures, including President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.