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Leadership transition and transformation at PT PLN (Persero)

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2026-10-15 06:27 UTC → 2026-10-15 14:15 UTC · added ~~removed~~

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. ~~In addition to the leadership change,~~ 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.~~ 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.

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