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Prabowo Inaugurates Six New Officials in Cabinet Reshuffle

From Tempo · (6m ago) Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • President Prabowo Subianto has reshuffled his cabinet, inaugurating six new officials into key positions, including the Ministry of Environment.
  • Mohammad Jumhur Hidayat was appointed Minister of Environment, replacing Hanif Faisol Nurofiq, who was moved to Deputy Coordinating Minister for Food.
  • Other appointments include Muhammad Qodari as Head of the Government Communication Agency, retired General Dudung Abdurachman as Head of the Presidential Staff Office, and Hasan Nasbi as Special Advisor for Communication.

Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has initiated a significant cabinet reshuffle, appointing six new officials to key ministerial and non-ministerial roles within the Red and White Cabinet. This move signals a strategic realignment aimed at strengthening governance and addressing national priorities. The inauguration ceremony, held at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Monday, April 27, 2026, underscored the President's commitment to effective leadership.

A notable change sees Mohammad Jumhur Hidayat, Chairperson of the Indonesian Trade Union Confederation (KSPSI), appointed as the new Minister of Environment and Head of the Environmental Control Agency. He takes over from Hanif Faisol Nurofiq, who has been reassigned as the Deputy Coordinating Minister for Food. This transition in environmental leadership is crucial given Indonesia's focus on sustainable development and environmental protection.

Further adjustments include the appointment of Muhammad Qodari as the Head of the Government Communication Agency, succeeding Angga Raka Prabowo. Qodari vacates his previous role as Head of the Presidential Staff Office (KSP), a position now filled by retired General Dudung Abdurachman. Dudung’s extensive experience in national defense is expected to be invaluable in his new capacity. Additionally, Hasan Nasbi returns to the cabinet circle as the Special Advisor to the President for Communication, bringing his expertise back to presidential advisory.

Abdul Kadir Karding, formerly the Minister for the Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers, has been appointed as the Head of the Indonesian Quarantine Agency. These appointments reflect President Prabowo's strategy to place experienced individuals in critical positions, ensuring the smooth execution of government policies and reinforcing the administration's agenda. The reshuffle is seen as a proactive step to enhance the cabinet's performance and responsiveness to the nation's evolving needs.

That I, in carrying out my duties, will uphold the ethical standards of the office and work to the best of my ability with full responsibility

— Prabowo SubiantoPresident Prabowo Subianto dictated the oath of office to the newly appointed officials during the swearing-in ceremony.
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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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