Reshuffle shores up coalition support for 2029
Among the most notable changes in Thursday's reshuffle was the elevation of Golkar Party chairman Bahlil Lahadalia to coordinating minister for downstreaming and energy transition, while retaining his post as energy and mineral resources minister.
The Jakarta Post reports on Prime Minister Prabowo Subianto's seventh and largest Cabinet reshuffle since taking office in October 2024. This reshuffle, which saw the elevation of Golkar Party chairman Bahlil Lahadalia to coordinating minister for downstreaming and energy transition, as well as retaining his energy and mineral resources minister position, indicates Prabowo's efforts to shore up coalition support ahead of the 2029 elections.
Other notable changes include the appointment of four party chairmen in coordinating ministerial posts, as Prabowo begins to consolidate power and navigate political maneuvering for future elections.
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