How Does Purbaya Respond to Destry's BI Governor Nomination?
Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa backs Destry Damayanti as the sole Bank Indonesia governor candidate, citing her experience and strong working relationship.
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has endorsed Destry Damayanti as the sole candidate for the Bank Indonesia (BI) governor position, citing her relevant experience. Purbaya explained that he had worked closely with Destry previously, when she was an ex-officio representative at the central bank during his tenure as chairman of the Deposit Insurance Corporation (LPS).
Their professional relationship, he said, was positive and there were no issues with her candidacy. Destry currently serves as acting BI governor following the resignation of Perry Warjiyo, a decision made during a BI Board of Governors meeting on July 26, 2026. The government formally submitted Destry's nomination to the House of Representatives (DPR) on Monday, August 10, 2026.
Two additional presidential letters proposing candidates for the replacement of BI's senior deputy governor, deputy governor, Financial Services Authority (OJK) board members, and ambassadors to various countries were also submitted. The nominations will proceed according to parliamentary procedures and laws.
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