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Leadership transition and transformation at PT PLN (Persero)

Overview

Darmawan Prasodjo, the President Director of PT PLN (Persero), faced allegations of abuse of power following leadership reshuffles within PLN subsidiaries, such as PLN Batam and PLN Nusantara Power Construction. Critics pointed to irregularities regarding the timing of these changes and the appointment of officials, leading to calls for President Prabowo Subianto and State-Owned Enterprises Minister Erick Thohir to evaluate Prasodjo’s leadership.

On October 14, 2026, Suroso Isnandar was appointed as the new President Director during a virtual General Meeting of Shareholders, replacing Prasodjo. Isnandar, formerly the Director of Project Management and New and Renewable Energy, will temporarily hold both roles. Minister Bahlil Lahadalia clarified that this leadership transition is a “standard corporate action directed by the President.”

This transition follows directives from President Prabowo to evaluate the company’s business model to enhance efficiency, productivity, and financial performance while reducing subsidies. Additionally, President Prabowo has ordered a comprehensive transformation of PT PLN (Persero) to accelerate the development of 100 gigawatts (GW) of solar energy capacity.

Following a power supply disruption in Batam on October 12, 2026, Danantara Indonesia announced that PLN Batam will now operate directly under its management to strengthen service quality. Danantara also intends to implement management refreshments across the broader PLN Group to improve public service quality and response times.

Entities

PT PLN (Persero) · Darmawan Prasodjo · Prabowo Subianto · Suroso Isnandar · PLN Batam

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 4 SOURCES] Suroso Isnandar has been appointed as the President Director of PT PLN (Persero), replacing Darmawan Prasodjo. ekbis.sindonews.com · www.cnbcindonesia.com · katadata.co.id · www.medcom.id
[● 2 SOURCES] President Prabowo Subianto has ordered a comprehensive transformation of PT PLN (Persero). disway.id · gerindra.id
[● 2 SOURCES] The President ordered the acceleration of 100 GW of solar panel usage. disway.id · gerindra.id
[● 2 SOURCES] Danantara Indonesia will place PLN Batam directly under its management. ekonomi.republika.co.id · beritajatim.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Minister Bahlil Lahadalia stated the leadership change was a standard corporate action directed by the President. www.cnbcindonesia.com · katadata.co.id
[● 2 SOURCES] PLN Batam operates on an independent business model without government subsidies or compensation. ekonomi.republika.co.id · beritajatim.com

Timeline

10 days ago

[BUSINESS] 10 sources
PT PLN (Persero) undergoes leadership change and transformation mandate
President Prabowo Subianto has ordered a transformation of PT PLN (Persero), including a 100 GW solar energy push and the appointment of Suroso Isnandar as the new President Director.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
PLN President Director faces abuse of power allegations
PLN President Director Darmawan Prasodjo faces allegations of abuse of power following controversial leadership reshuffles at PLN Batam and PLN Nusantara Power Construction.

Sources

beritajatim.com · cnbcindonesia.com · disway.id · ekbis.sindonews.com · gerindra.id · jabarnews.com · katadata.co.id · m.jpnn.com · medcom.id · radarmamuju.com · senggang.republika.co.id · sulselsatu.com

This summary has been updated 2 times: see revision history