Jakarta, July 31 -- On Monday evening, Indonesia lost one of its sharpest minds and principled critics, whose data-driven insights and common sense approach significantly shaped the nation's economic policies-Kwik Kian Gie.

Kwik passed away at the age of 90, leaving behind a long legacy as an economist, educator, politician, and nationalist. News of his passing was first shared by former minister of tourism and creative economy, Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno.

"Farewell, Mr. Kwik Kian Gie. Economist, educator, true nationalist. A mentor who never tired of fighting for the truth, who stood firm in the storm for the sake of the people and the nation. Indonesia is mourning," he wrote.

Tributes poured in for the respected figure who was a referen...