Cabinet Shuffle Speculation: Chatib Basri Dismisses Rumors of Replacing Finance Minister
JAKARTA – In the corridors of the Indonesian Presidential Palace, rumors often move faster than policy. This week, speculation reached a fever pitch regarding a potential shake-up in the nation’s economic cabinet, specifically centering on the position of the Minister of Finance. However, Chatib Basri, a prominent member of the National Economic Council (DEN), has firmly moved to quell reports suggesting he is being groomed to replace the incumbent, Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa.
The Context: A High-Stakes Meeting
On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, the presidential complex saw a flurry of activity as key members of the National Economic Council (DEN) were summoned for a closed-door consultation. Among those spotted entering the palace grounds were DEN Chairman Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, alongside council memb...