Purbaya Formally Hands Over Finance Minister Post to Suahasil
Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa formally handed over Indonesia's finance minister post to Suahasil Nazara on Tuesday, who will serve out the cabinet's term.
Indonesia's finance minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa officially transferred his role to Suahasil Nazara at the Ministry of Finance in Jakarta on Tuesday, September 15. During the handover ceremony, Purbaya expressed gratitude to ministry officials for their cooperation during his year-long tenure. He stated that his focus now would be on giving a concise briefing to Suahasil, acknowledging his brief but significant contributions to optimism and collaboration within the ministry.
Suahasil, in turn, thanked Purbaya for his leadership and highlighted his role in maintaining the Finance Ministry's responsibility for managing state finances while enhancing collaboration among its various departments. He also thanked the stakeholders for their continued support as he assumes the position. Suahasil urged for continued cooperation, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the momentum for the remainder of the 2024-2029 Red and White Cabinet's term. He expressed his intent to continue the dialogue with Suahasil on future occasions.
Suahasil Nazara, a former deputy finance minister, was appointed to the position by President Prabowo Subianto through Presidential Decree No. 97P of 2026 on September 14, 2026. This marks Suahasil's third tenure as finance minister under President Prabowo Subianto, following his initial appointment on October 21, 2024, and his tenure as deputy finance minister since October 25, 2019.
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