Here's What Prabowo Asked Indonesia's New Finance Minister to Do

Indonesia's newly appointed Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara has outlined President Prabowo Subianto's expectations for his new role. Prabowo instructed Suahasil to maintain the health and credibility of Indonesia's state finances, specifically the national budget known as APBN. Speaking at the State Palace in Jakarta on September 14, 2026, Suahasil emphasized the importance of preserving the health and credibility of the APBN to ensure the government can fund and implement its priority programs.

He highlighted the need for the APBN to be both healthy and credible, as it must remain trusted by the public.

Suahasil stated that he would continue the efforts of the Finance Ministry in maintaining the country's state finances. The ministry has been working to ensure that the APBN can support economic growth while maintaining economic stability. Suahasil expressed his gratitude to Prabowo and the Indonesian government for entrusting him with the position of Finance Minister, describing the appointment as a responsibility he must fulfill as a mandate. He acknowledged the trust placed in him by the President and the Republic of Indonesia.