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SHOCKWAVES IN JAKARTA: PRABOWO’S BOLD CABINET SHAKE-UP LEAVES TOP MINISTERS OUT

From finance to youth affairs, Indonesia’s power map just got redrawn—here’s why this reshuffle could change everything.

10.09.2025
BY JORDI HILDIANTO
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If you thought politics was boring, think again. President Prabowo Subianto just dropped a political bombshell by reshuffling his Cabinet—again. And this time, it’s not just minor adjustments. We’re talking five ministers shown the door and a whole new ministry introduced.

Among those replaced? Big names like Finance Minister Sri Mulyani and Youth and Sports Minister Dito Ariotedjo. Yep, the same Dito who often popped up on your feeds is now officially out. Even the powerful Coordinating Minister for Politics and Security, Budi Gunawan, didn’t survive this political purge.

So, who’s stepping in? Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa now holds the nation’s purse strings as Finance Minister, Mukhtarudin takes over protection of migrant workers, and Ferry Juliantono is set to handle cooperatives. Meanwhile, the Youth and Sports Ministry is still leaderless for now, leaving many young Indonesians wondering: what happens next?

But wait—there’s more. Prabowo also created an entirely new post: Minister of Hajj and Umrah. Mochamad Irfan Yusuf (aka Gus Irfan) will lead, with Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak as deputy. Their mission? Overseeing the future of Indonesia’s millions of pilgrims.

Why the sudden shake-up? According to State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi, it’s all about performance. Continuous evaluation, constant feedback, and apparently, zero hesitation to pull the trigger.

Of course, not everyone left quietly. Former Migrant Workers Minister Abdul Kadir Karding was already trending after being spotted in a viral domino game with controversial figures. Coincidence or bad timing? You decide.

Bottom line: Prabowo’s second reshuffle shows he’s not afraid to disrupt the status quo—and for young Indonesians, the ripple effects could be massive. From economic policies to sports programs, and even how the government manages overseas workers, this is more than just a game of musical chairs.

So, the question is: who’s next?

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