By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar
JAKARTA, Aug. 19 (Bernama) -- Indonesian President Joko Widodo has announced a cabinet reshuffle, appointing three new ministers and a deputy minister at the State Palace on Monday (Aug 19).
As he nears the end of his presidency on October 20, Joko Widodo has appointed Bahlil Lahadalia as Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, succeeding Arifin Tasrif.
Bahlil, previously the Minister of Investment and Head of the Investment Coordinating Board, will be replaced by Rosan Roeslani, formerly Deputy Minister of State-Owned Enterprises.
Supratman Andi Agtas has been named Minister of Law and Human Rights, taking over from Yasonna Laoly, while Angga Raka Prabowo has been appointed Deputy Minister of Communication and Information Technology.
Additional appointments include Hasan Nasbi as head of the presidential communications office, Dadan Hindayana as head of the newly established National Nutrition Agency, and Taruna Ikrar as head of the Food and Drug Supervisory Agency.
The reshuffle is intended to enhance the effectiveness of Joko Widodo’s administration, align it with his policy priorities, and ensure a smooth transition to President-elect Prabowo Subianto.
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