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Destry Damayanti undergoes vetting for Bank Indonesia governorship
Destry Damayanti, the current interim governor and senior deputy governor of Bank Indonesia, underwent a fit and proper test before the House of Representatives (DPR) Commission XI on Wednesday. Nominated by President Prabowo Subianto following the resignation of Perry Warjiyo, Damayanti is poised to become the first female governor of the central bank if confirmed.
During her testimony, Damayanti outlined her vision of 'Red and White Synergy for the Welfare of the Indonesian People.' Her leadership plan is built upon three primary missions: maintaining the stability of the rupiah, payment systems, and the financial system; actively contributing to sustainable economic growth; and strengthening synergy with stakeholders through the 'Sinergi Merah Putih' program.
To achieve these goals, she proposed five strategic initiatives, including strengthening the policy mix to address external pressures and revitalizing foreign exchange traffic policies through digital supervision. Damayanti emphasized that while she seeks increased cooperation with state institutions to navigate complex global challenges—such as geopolitical risks and market volatility—this collaboration will not compromise Bank Indonesia's institutional independence.
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Aida Budiman · Aida S. Budiman · Bank Indonesia · DPR · DPR RI · Danantara Sumber Daya Indonesia · Destry Damayanti · House of Representatives · Perry Warjiyo · Prabowo Subianto · Puan Maharani · Trimegah Sekuritas Indonesia
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] President Prabowo Subianto proposed Destry Damayanti as the sole candidate for Bank Indonesia Governor.
- [● 5 SOURCES] The third mission involves strengthening synergy through the 'Sinergi Merah Putih' program. kabartarakan.com · www.antaranews.com · mediaindonesia.com · economy.okezone.com · en.tempo.co
- [● 3 SOURCES] One of the strategic initiatives is the revitalization of foreign exchange traffic policies through digital supervision. www.antaranews.com · mediaindonesia.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The first mission focuses on maintaining the stability of the rupiah, payment systems, and the financial system. kabartarakan.com · www.antaranews.com · mediaindonesia.com · economy.okezone.com · en.tempo.co
- [● 5 SOURCES] The second mission aims to actively contribute to driving sustainable economic growth. kabartarakan.com · www.antaranews.com · mediaindonesia.com · economy.okezone.com · en.tempo.co
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Indonesia's economic growth in Q2 2026 was 5.29 percent year-on-year, with inflation in July 2026 at 2.88 percent. economy.okezone.com
- [● 9 SOURCES] Destry Damayanti presented her vision and three missions during a fit and proper test at the House of Representatives (DPR) Commission XI. kabartarakan.com · en.tempo.co · www.antaranews.com · mediaindonesia.com · economy.okezone.com · +2 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Destry plans to use a policy mix including monetary, macroprudential, and payment system policies rather than relying solely on interest rates. www.liputan6.com · mediaindonesia.com · www.antaranews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Destry stated that collaboration with state institutions would not compromise Bank Indonesia's independence. english.kontan.co.id · en.tempo.co · fintechnews.id