Indonesia’s Prabowo names new foreign, industry ministers in major Cabinet reshuffle

The reshuffle comes less than three weeks after President Prabowo Subianto sacked Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa as finance minister and appointed his deputy as his replacement.

A file photo of Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto during the State of the Nation Address on Aug 14, 2026. (File photo: AFP/Bay Ismoyo)

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JAKARTA: In his biggest Cabinet reshuffle to date, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Thursday (Oct 1) has appointed new foreign and industry ministers, as well as new coordinating ministers over several portfolios.

Arrmanatha Nasir was named as his new foreign minister, moving up from his role as deputy foreign minister. The career diplomat replaces Sugiono, who is now Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture.

Golkar party politician Muhammad Sarmuji was named as the Minister of Industry, replacing Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita.

Arrmanatha Nasir (left) was named as Indonesia's new foreign minister, moving up from his role as deputy foreign minister, replacing Sugiono (right) who is now Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture. (Photos: AFP/Bay Ismoyo, Yasuyoshi Chiba)

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