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Facts of Prabowo's Fifth Cabinet Reshuffle

From Tempo · (8m ago) Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto conducted his fifth cabinet reshuffle on April 27, 2026.
  • Several officials were reassigned to new roles, and new appointments were made.
  • Key changes include the appointment of Mohammad Jumhur Hidayat as Minister of Environment and Head of the Environmental Control Agency, and Dudung Abdurachman as Head of the Presidential Staff Office.

President Prabowo Subianto has once again reshaped his administration with the fifth cabinet reshuffle since his inauguration in October 2024. This move, occurring on April 27, 2026, signals a dynamic approach to governance, with several key figures being repositioned and new faces entering the 'Merah Putih' Cabinet.

The reshuffle sees significant appointments, including Mohammad Jumhur Hidayat, previously the Chairman of the Confederation of All Indonesian Workers' Unions (KSPSI), now taking the helm as Minister of Environment and Head of the Environmental Control Agency. He replaces Hanif Faisol Nurofiq, who has been moved to the position of Deputy Coordinating Minister for Food. This strategic shift underscores the administration's focus on environmental policy and food security.

Bahwa saya, dalam menjalankan tugas jabatan akan menjunjung tinggi etika jabatan bekerja dengan sebaik-baiknya dengan penuh rasa tanggung jawab

— Prabowo SubiantoReciting the oath of office during the cabinet reshuffle.

Furthermore, the Presidential Staff Office (KSP) welcomes a new leader in retired TNI General Dudung Abdurachman, who takes over from Angga Raka Prabowo. Dudung's pledge to keep the KSP open 24 hours for public reports highlights a commitment to transparency and responsiveness. His previous role as Special Advisor to the President for National Defense Defense adds a layer of security and strategic insight to his new position.

Other notable appointments include Muhammad Qodari as Head of the Government Communication Agency and Hasan Nasbi returning as Special Advisor to the President for Communication. Abdul Kadir Karding, formerly the Minister for Indonesian Migrant Worker Protection, is now appointed as the Head of the Indonesian Quarantine Agency. These changes reflect President Prabowo's ongoing efforts to optimize his team and address the nation's evolving needs. From an Indonesian perspective, these reshuffles are keenly watched as indicators of policy direction and the President's confidence in his appointees, reflecting the intricate political landscape of the nation.

Sehingga apa yang menjadi keluhan (masyarakat), saya akan buka 24 jam laporan-laporan dari masyarakat

— Dudung AbdurachmanPledging 24-hour public service availability for the Presidential Staff Office.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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