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Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo Resigns

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo has officially resigned from his position.
  • His resignation letter has been received by President Joko Widodo.
  • The president accepted the resignation and expressed gratitude for Warjiyo's service of over seven years.

Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo has submitted his resignation, a move officially acknowledged by President Joko Widodo. The President received Warjiyo's resignation letter on Monday, July 27, 2026, marking the end of his tenure.

Menteri Sekretaris Negara (Minister of State Secretary) Prasetyo Hadi confirmed the receipt of the resignation. According to the prevailing mechanisms and laws governing the Bank Indonesia, the President has accepted the governor's decision. Warjiyo has served as Governor for over seven years, and the President conveyed his gratitude for the governor's dedication during his service.

Administratively, the process will continue with the issuance of a Presidential Decree (Kepres) to formally announce Warjiyo's honorable dismissal. This step aligns with the legal framework for the departure of a central bank governor. The move signifies a significant change in Indonesia's central banking leadership.

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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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