Suahasil Nazara appointed as Indonesia's new Finance Minister

Suahasil Nazara Ministry of Finance fiscal policy Indonesia economy corruption eradication

Indonesia has appointed Suahasil Nazara as the new Finance Minister, replacing Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa. The transition comes at a critical time as the government aims for 8 percent economic growth while managing a weakening rupiah and maintaining fiscal discipline.

During his inauguration, President Prabowo Subianto emphasized his commitment to anti-corruption, stating he will not provide protection to those close to him, citing the case of Dadan Hindayana and the seizure of assets from the Hotel Sultan.

Minister Nazara has already begun addressing administrative and fiscal priorities. He is currently discussing potential reshuffles within the Directorate General of Taxes and Customs to strengthen inter-unit synergy. Meanwhile, the Directorate General of Taxes has been directed to ensure a credible fiscal posture to fund national development.

Economic analysts and regional leaders have noted several challenges for the new leadership, including maintaining the credibility of the state budget (APBN), managing regional fiscal justice regarding revenue sharing, and ensuring that high tax revenue targets do not trigger economic contraction.

Entities

Central Sulawesi · Indonesia · Ministry of Finance · Ministry of Finance of Indonesia · Muhammad Safri · Prabowo Subianto · Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa · Suahasil Nazara

Claims

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Deputy State Secretary Bambang Eko Suhariyanto denied that Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa was removed due to internal conflicts regarding official reshuffles.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Suahasil Nazara reported total assets of approximately Rp138.1 billion in her 2025 wealth report. goodstats.id
[○ 1 SOURCE] Director General of Taxes Bimo Wijayanto stated that the new Finance Minister has directed that the fiscal posture must be credible. www.antaranews.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Ministry of Finance projects total state revenue for 2026 to reach Rp3,208.1 trillion. www.antaranews.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] President Prabowo Subianto stated he will not protect individuals close to him from corruption investigations.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Prabowo reported that he personally handed over the corruption case involving Dadan Hindayana to law enforcement.
[● 2 SOURCES] Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara is discussing potential reshuffles of officials within the Directorate General of Taxes and Customs. www.jpnn.com · ekonomi.republika.co.id

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Menkeu Suahasil Diminta Intensifkan Dialog Dengan Pemda, Pahami Kebutuhan Daerah [www.jawapos.com]

1 day ago

Safri Tuntut Dana Bagi Hasil, ke Menkeu Suahasil Agar Utamakan Keadilan Fiskal [kailipost.com]

3 days ago

Tugas Perdana Suahasil di DPD Terima Pertimbangan untuk Pembahasan RAPBN 2027 [www.suarainvestor.com]

2 days ago

Kekayaan Suahasil Nazara Tembus Rp138 Miliar, Ini Rincian Aset yang Dimiliki [goodstats.id]

2 days ago

Kinerja Bank Besar Masih Berlanjut Tumbuh Solid [insight.kontan.co.id]

2 days ago

Who is Suahasil Nazara, the technocrat now holding Indonesia’s purse strings? [www.businesstimes.com.sg]

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Dirjen Pajak: Menkeu baru minta postur fiskal harus bisa dipercaya [www.antaranews.com]

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Suahasil Buka Suara Soal Perombakan Ditjen Bea Cukai dan Pajak Era Purbaya [www.jpnn.com]

1 day ago

Unggul Heriqbaldi : Menjaga Fondasi di Tengah Badai - Opini Katadata. co. id [katadata.co.id]

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The Fed Menaikkan Suku Bunga, Saham Big Banks Menguat Pada Sesi I Kamis (17/9) [keuangan.kontan.co.id]

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Dana Pengalihan PPPK Paruh Waktu Berkurang, Dewi: Pemerintah Harus Jamin Prosesnya Berjalan Cepat [www.jpnn.com]

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Dirjen Pajak Usul Penundaan Rotasi Pejabat Kemenkeu, Ini Respons Suahasil - Republika Online [ekonomi.republika.co.id]

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