Purbaya Formally Hands Over Finance Minister Post to Suahasil

Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, Indonesia's former finance minister, has officially handed over his position to Suahasil Nazara at the Ministry of Finance in Jakarta. During the handover ceremony on September 15, Purbaya expressed gratitude for his cooperation during his one-year tenure, stating that he will keep his remarks brief as he passes the torch to Suahasil.

Suahasil, in turn, thanked Purbaya for his leadership and emphasized the need for continued support from stakeholders as he assumes the role, highlighting the importance of ongoing cooperation. Suahasil, a former deputy finance minister, was appointed by President Prabowo Subianto under Presidential Decree No. 97P of 2026 on September 14, 2026.

He is the third finance minister under President Prabowo Subianto, succeeding Purbaya, who took office on September 8, 2025.

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