Indonesian authorities replace Sri Mulyani as Finance Minister following weeks of demonstrations
Indonesia Undergoes Cabinet Reshuffle, Protests Erupt
The Indonesian government underwent a cabinet reshuffle on September 8, 2021, in Jakarta, with State Secretariat Minister Prasetyo Hadi announcing the changes. However, the reshuffle did not reveal any immediate details about the replacement of Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati.
Prior to the cabinet reshuffle, protests and unrest had been occurring across Indonesia for two weeks. During some of these protests in late August, Sri Mulyani's home was looted, a fact reported by Reuters.
The protests were fuelled by calls for a fairer taxation system, but the reasons for the cabinet reshuffle remained unclear. No further information was provided about any other changes in the Indonesian government's cabinet.
Despite the protests, the looting of Sri Mulyani's home, and the lack of disclosure about the new Finance Minister, the cabinet reshuffle remained an official government action.
Shortly after her dismissal in early September 2025, Sri Mulyani Indrawati was replaced as Finance Minister by Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa. The identity of the person replacing her was not disclosed in the announcement.
The cabinet reshuffle did not result in any disclosure of the person replacing Sri Mulyani as Finance Minister, nor did it reveal any other changes in the Indonesian government's cabinet. The protests did not provide further information about the reasons for the cabinet reshuffle either.
As the dust settles from the recent events, Indonesians wait to see what the future holds for their government and economy. The cabinet reshuffle, while providing some uncertainty, marks a new chapter in the country's political landscape.
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