# Indonesian Finance Minister appointment > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indonesian-finance-minister-appointment > Updated: 2026-09-18T02:22:15.000Z. Sources: 55. Developments: 3. President Prabowo Subianto has appointed Suahasil Nazara as Indonesia’s new Minister of Finance, succeeding Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa. This appointment was formalized via Presidential Decree Number 97/P of 2026 following a cabinet reshuffle on September 14, 2026. Nazara, a former deputy finance minister who served under both the Joko Widodo and Prabowo administrations, officially assumed the role following a handover ceremony at the Ministry of Finance building. He enters the position with a mandate to maintain the health of the State Budget (APBN), keep the fiscal deficit below 3 percent, and support the government’s goal of 8 percent economic growth amidst a weakening rupiah. During his inauguration, President Prabowo emphasized a commitment to anti-corruption, stating he will not provide protection to those close to him, specifically citing the case of Dadan Hindayana and the seizure of assets from the Hotel Sultan. As Nazara begins addressing administrative priorities—including potential reshuffles within the Directorate General of Taxes and Customs—the transition coincides with the deliberation of the 2027 State Budget (RAPBN). Economic academics and market observers are monitoring the transition to see if Nazara will maintain the pro-growth trajectory established by his predecessor or implement new fiscal approaches. While experts suggest the change may cause short-term market sentiment fluctuations, stability will depend on the government’s ability to provide certainty regarding fiscal continuity and macroeconomic management. ## Claims - Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara is discussing potential reshuffles of officials within the Directorate General of Taxes and Customs. (corroborated by 2 sources) - President Prabowo Subianto stated he will not protect individuals close to him from corruption investigations. (single source) - Prabowo reported that he personally handed over the corruption case involving Dadan Hindayana to law enforcement. (single source) - Director General of Taxes Bimo Wijayanto stated that the new Finance Minister has directed that the fiscal posture must be credible. (single source) - Suahasil Nazara reported total assets of approximately Rp138.1 billion in her 2025 wealth report. (single source) - Deputy State Secretary Bambang Eko Suhariyanto denied that Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa was removed due to internal conflicts regarding official reshuffles. (single source) - The Ministry of Finance projects total state revenue for 2026 to reach Rp3,208.1 trillion. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-18: Suahasil Nazara appointed Indonesia Minister of Finance Suahasil Nazara has been appointed Indonesia's Minister of Finance, replacing Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, amid discussions regarding the 2027 state budget and future fiscal policy directions. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/suahasil-nazara-appointed-as-indonesias-new-minister-of-finance-1 ### 2026-09-15: Suahasil Nazara appointed as Indonesia's new Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara has been appointed Indonesia's new Finance Minister. The transition focuses on maintaining fiscal credibility, managing tax official reshuffles, and upholding President Prabowo's anti-corruption 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/suahasil-nazara-appointed-indonesia-finance-minister ### 2026-09-12: Suahasil Nazara appointed Indonesia Minister of Finance Suahasil Nazara has been appointed Indonesia's new Minister of Finance, replacing Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa. Suahasil aims to maintain fiscal credibility and keep the budget deficit below 3 percent. 49 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/suahasil-nazara-appointed-as-indonesias-new-finance-minister --- Cite as: Indonesian Finance Minister appointment. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/indonesian-finance-minister-appointment