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President Joko Widodo inaugurated six new ministers as part of the Advanced Indonesia Cabinet shakeup at Merdeka Palace, Jakarta on Wednesday (12/23).
The president presented six names appointed as ministers to the public on Tuesday (12/22).
The president also appointed five new deputy ministers, as well as the heads of the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) and the Peat Restoration Agency (BRG).
This cabinet reshuffle, the first in Jokowi’s second term, was carried out by the president after two of his ministers were caught in corruption cases, and his government has been harshly criticized for its handling of the Covid- pandemic. 19.
The following are the names of the six ministers who were recently appointed, along with their vision and mission:
1. Tri Rismaharini – Minister of Social Affairs
The two-term mayor of Surabaya whose term ends in 2021 replaces Juliari Batubara, who is caught in a case of corruption in the provision of social assistance.
In her first press release as a minister, the 59-year-old described the tasks that President Jokowi had entrusted to her.
Risma said that he was given a very urgent task, namely the realization of social assistance in the fourth quarter of 2020 for people affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
He also said that the president ordered that in the first week of January 2021 social assistance should be able to leave, “because this is related to the movement of the national economy.”
Risma was also mandated that social assistance have direct and measurable implications or impacts on the well-being of the community. “This means that there are coaching mechanisms that we have to do,” he said, adding that the Ministry of Social Affairs will collaborate with regional heads and local universities who know exactly the problems in their regions.
In addition to Covid-19, Risma said that the Ministry of Social Affairs will also anticipate the BMKG forecast for El Niño, which causes a very high drought. “Of course, this will have implications for agricultural or other products so it must be balanced so that hunger does not occur,” he said.
The last message, which is no less important and supports other tasks, is data improvement. Risma said his party would work with the Interior Ministry’s Director General for Population to update the recipients’ data.
Risma indicated that in the future, assistance will be provided in the form of money. “We will do everything in a transparent way. There is no cash or cash in any way, we will use all transactions electronically.
“And also all the contributions from the regions, we will use fast electronics so that we can make data improvements immediately. In this way, effectiveness will be achieved.”
2. Sakti Wahyu Trenggono – Minister of Marine and Fisheries (KKP)
The former deputy defense minister replaces Edhy Prabowo, who is caught in the corruption case of the export of lobster seeds.
Responding to a question about what breakthrough he would make in a new position, Sakti said he would ensure that the sustainability of the marine ecosystem works and is not damaged.
“However, on the other hand, it must be able to provide great social benefits to this nation,” he said at a press conference after the minister’s inauguration at the State Palace on Wednesday (12/23).
Sakti added that in the near future he would undertake “spending and evaluation problems” of policies to continue what was good and stop what he later deemed not good.
3. Sandiaga Uno – Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy
The former deputy governor of DKI Jakarta and president of the Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs Association replaced Wishnutama as menparekraf.
After the inauguration, Sandiaga said it would focus on implementing innovative programs.
“Because we have to act fast. The direction of the president and vice president in a year must be there quick wins“There must be a fundamental change when we clean up the five super priority destinations,” he said.
He added that the reactivation of the tourism sector should be done ensuring aspects Cleanliness, health, safety and environmental sustainability (CHSE – Cleaning, Health, Safety and Environmental Sustainability) to adapt to the conditions of the Covid-19 pandemic.
4. Muhammad Luthfi – Minister of Commerce
The former Commerce Minister in the era of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has returned to the post.
Luthfi has also served as head of the Investment Coordinating Board, Indonesian Ambassador to Japan, and Indonesian Ambassador to the United States.
After the inauguration on Wednesday (12/23), Luthfi said that his main program was to ensure that Indonesian products could be exported and compete well amid the weakening world economy.
“This is part of the improvement of the national economy and hopes to be a new lever for healthy economic growth.
“I also want to make sure that the flow of goods goes well and that is part of the confidence of the people to immediately restore purchasing power. These are the main agendas that I will carry out in this short time,” he concluded.
5. Yaqut Cholil Qoumas – minister of religion
The head of the Ansor Youth Movement was chosen to fill the position previously held by Fachrul Razi.
In his first press release as minister, Yaqut promised a breakthrough for the ministry of religion “that will be different from previous times.”
He said there was a lot he wanted to do, but all of that could be summed up in one sentence: How to make religion an inspiration, not an aspiration.
6. Budi Gunadi Sadikin – Minister of Health
Budi’s appointment as a replacement for Terawan Agus Putranto is concerning because he has no medical history.
Budi is the former president of Bank Mandiri and PT Indonesia Asahan Alumunium. Eventually, he served as deputy minister of BUMN.
In a press release, Budi claimed to have received a mandate from the president to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic as quickly and as possible.
“So that all students can go back to school, so that UKM entrepreneurs can immediately reopen their stores, so that all of our families can get back in touch, and so that all Indonesians can live normally again,” he said. .
To achieve this, Budi said that his party really needs the support of all components of the nation, be it medical associations, local governments and the entire Indonesian people.
In addition to ministers, President Joko Widodo also appointed various people as vice ministers and heads of institutions:
Muhammad remembers as Vice Minister of Defense, accompanying Prabowo Subianto. He replaced Sakti Wahyu Trenggono, who was appointed Minister of the Navy and Fisheries (KKP). He previously served as TNI-AD’s chief of staff.
Edward Omar Sharif Hiariej, professor of criminal law at Gadjah Mada University as deputy minister of law and human rights, accompanied Yasonna Laoly.
Dante Saksono Herbuwono as vice minister of health. The former head of the endocrine metabolic division at the University of Indonesia Medical School will accompany the new Minister of Health, Budi Gunadi Sadikin, who has no experience in health.
Harvick Hasnul Qolbi as deputy minister of agriculture, accompanying Syahrul Yasin Limpo. He is a former treasurer of the Executive Board of Nahdatul Ulama (PBNU).
Nugraha Mansury’s Reward as deputy minister of BUMN. He replaces Budi Gunadi Sadikin, who was appointed Minister of Health. Previously, he was CEO of Bank Tabungan Negara (BTN).
Former Prosecution Director of the National Counter-Terrorism Agency, Inspector General Petrus Reinhard Golose appointed as head of the National Narcotics Agency. He replaces Komjen Heru Winarko, who retires in December.
Hartono Prawiraatmadja he was appointed head of the Peat Restoration Agency (BRG), replacing Nazir Foead. He previously served as secretary of the BRG.
The issue of a reorganization began to be discussed this week, and several names have been circulating in the media that are allegedly filling the two vacant ministerial posts, namely the Minister of Social Affairs and the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries.
Two former people in the position, Edhy Prabowo and Juliari Batubara, were arrested by the KPK for alleged corruption cases. Since then, the president has been required to immediately reorganize his cabinet.
There will be a sign remodeling Increasingly widespread after President Jokowi met Vice President Ma’ruf Amin twice at Merdeka Palace on Monday.
This cabinet reshuffle is the first in Jokowi’s second term.
‘Insignificant’
When asked for a response to the appointment of six new ministers, Trisakti University’s public policy observer Trubus Rahadiansyah called it “insignificant to bring about change.”
According to him, President Joko Widodo should replace other ministers whom he called “just making a lot of progress in policy innovation to solve the corona virus outbreak.”
“So in the end I feel that this reorganization does not bring significant changes. Also, the figure who replaced him seemed inappropriate,” Trubus told BBC News Indonesia on Tuesday (12/22) afternoon)
Trubus gave an example, the figure of the new Minister of Health, Budi Gunadi Sadikin.
“The warlords of Covid-19 are not doctors, but graduates of nuclear engineering and professionals in the economic field. This has the potential to be difficult to coordinate with the Indonesian Physicians Association (IDI) and understand the problem from a health perspective, “he said.
According to, “rstir be something urgent because there are ministers who have problems not only with their integrity but also with their management capacity and compliance with presidential orders. But I’m confused why only six have been replaced. ”
This news was updated on Wednesday (12/23), around 12 noon on the WIB, adding the inauguration of six ministers by President Joko Widodo.