Indonesia replaces Finance Minister Sri Mulyani following weeks of protests

Indonesia replaces Finance Minister Sri Mulyani following weeks of protests

JAKARTA, Sept 8 — Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati was removed from her post in a cabinet reshuffle today, State Secretariat Minister Prasetyo Hadi announced.

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JAKARTA, Sept 8 — Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati was removed from her post in a cabinet reshuffle today, State Secretariat Minister Prasetyo Hadi announced.

He did not disclose who will be taking over the position.

The move follows two weeks of nationwide protests and unrest, with demonstrators demanding a fairer tax system.

In late August, some protests escalated into looting, with Sri Mulyani’s home among the properties targeted. — Reuters

This file picture shows Sri Mulyani Indrawati speaking to media on the sidelines of the 12th Asean Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM) in Kuala Lumpur April 10, 2025. — Bernama pic

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