Purbaya: Had Trouble Sleeping and Was Annoyed
Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa answers questions about his dismissal as Finance Minister.
On September 14, 2026, Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, once Finance Minister, abruptly resigned and took to TikTok to express his sentiments. In a mere line, he stated, "Ready yet?" accompanied by a laughing emoji. His post quickly gained traction, drawing the attention of netizens who speculated wildly about his next move. Some accused him of preparing to disrupt an agency under the Finance Ministry, while others speculated about a potential presidential bid in 2029.
The following day, Purbaya's dismissal sparked public curiosity. Tempo, a news outlet, revealed that his departure was linked to several controversial policies, such as the removal of several top officials and reassignments of hundreds of staff throughout multiple agencies. These moves came in the wake of disputes over state-owned enterprise dividends and tax refunds.
When journalists from Tempo, Caesar Akbar, Ilona Esterina Piri, and Ghoida Rahmah, interviewed Purbaya at the handover ceremony at the Finance Ministry in Central Jakarta, he opened up about his emotional state. "Yeah, I’m happy. I’m free. Tonight I’ll be able to sleep peacefully. Last night I was still thinking it, so I had a little trouble sleeping," he said. Purbaya expressed his hope for a calm and safe tomorrow.
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