Prabowo appoints Nazara to replace Purbaya as finance minister

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Monday appointed Suahasil Nazara as the new finance minister, replacing Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa in a cabinet reshuffle at the State Palace in Jakarta.

Suahasil becomes the third finance minister under Prabowo, who took office in October 2024. Purbaya had been appointed finance minister on Sept. 8, 2025, replacing longtime minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati.

Suahasil's appointment was stipulated in Presidential Decree No. 97/P of 2026 on the dismissal and appointment of the finance minister for the remainder of the 2024-2029 term. The decree was signed by Prabowo on Sept. 14.

"I will remain loyal to the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia and faithfully uphold all laws and regulations for the sake of my service to the nation and state," Suahasil said as he took the oath of office, which was administered by President Prabowo.

He then signed the inauguration report, witnessed and also signed by Prabowo.

Prabowo subsequently congratulated Suahasil and his family, while other government officials attending the ceremony also offered their congratulations.

The inauguration was attended by Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka and several coordinating ministers from Prabowo's Red and White Cabinet.

Translator: Prisca/Galuh, Kuntum Khaira
Editor: Yuni Arisandy Sinaga
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