Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s reshuffling of his cabinet signals an urgent need to address criticism and dipping ratings by banking on experienced technocrats and trusted figures in key positions, observers say. But although the appointment of a new foreign minister raises hope of some restraint on Prabowo’s more “impulsive” foreign policy decisions, the president’s self-imposed role as “chief diplomat” is likely to remain unchanged. In his second senior cabinet change in under three...
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FRI · 2026-10-02 · 05:56 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-1002-115730
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Indonesian cabinet reshuffle: how Prabowo is looking to restore credibility amid criticism
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has reshuffled his cabinet, a move observers suggest is an urgent response to criticism and declining ratings. The reshuffle involves appointing experienced technocrats and trusted individuals to key positions.
Maria SiowSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-10-02 · 05:56 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has reshuffled his cabinet, a move observers suggest is an urgent response to criticism and declining ratings. The reshuffle involves appointing experienced technocrats and trusted individuals to key positions. While the selection of a new foreign minister may lead to more measured foreign policy decisions, President Prabowo is expected to continue his active role as "chief diplomat." This marks the second significant cabinet change under his leadership in less than three months.
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This is the second senior cabinet change in under three months.
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Cabinet reshuffle signals urgent need to address criticism and dipping ratings.
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President Prabowo’s self-imposed role as “chief diplomat” is likely to remain unchanged.
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Appointment of a new foreign minister raises hope of some restraint on Prabowo’s foreign policy decisions.
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