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        "msgid": "purbaya-reveals-reasons-for-replacing-two-directors-general-from-internal-issues-so-were-tidying-up-a-bit-1777045954",
        "date": "2026-04-24 18:37:00",
        "title": "Purbaya Reveals Reasons for Replacing Two Directors General: From Internal Issues, So We're Tidying Up a Bit",
        "author": "Erlangga Djumena",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has acknowledged that the replacement of two key directors general in the Ministry of Finance stems partly from internal dynamics, aimed at addressing credibility concerns and misleading information about the state budget. He emphasised that while differences in opinion are acceptable, the dissemination of potentially damaging narratives, such as claims that the national budget would only last a few weeks, requires correction to maintain public trust. Interim officials have been appointed to ensure continuity in the affected departments.",
        "content": "<p>JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has\nacknowledged that the replacement of Director General of Budget Luky\nAlfirman, as well as Director General of Economic and Fiscal Strategy\nFebrio Nathan Kacaribu, is somewhat related to internal dynamics,\nalthough it is not the only factor behind the decision.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYes and no, yes there is a little but not just that, there are other\nthings. It\u2019s from internal, so we\u2019re tidying up a bit,\u201d said Purbaya\nduring a media briefing at the Financial Education and Training Agency\n(BPPK) in South Jakarta, on Friday (24\/4\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>According to Purbaya, there are several issues that have drawn\nattention, including the circulation of various pieces of information\nfrom within the Ministry of Finance that are deemed to be able to affect\nthe government\u2019s credibility.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, he also alluded to information from internal sources\nregarding himself, including matters related to leadership style and\ncommunication with investors, which he said also formed part of the\ninternal evaluation.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, according to Purbaya, the reshuffle was carried out in\npart to straighten out the situation within the ministry.<\/p>\n<p>When asked whether there were differences in views with several\nMinistry of Finance officials regarding the state of the state budget\n(APBN), Purbaya said that differences of opinion are a normal\nmatter.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf there are differences of opinion, that\u2019s fine, in finance we are\nallowed to have differences of opinion,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n<p>However, he stressed that the problem arises when misleading\ninformation emerges that has the potential to undermine the government\u2019s\ncredibility.<\/p>\n<p>According to Purbaya, differences in views or internal debates are\nnot an issue, but the presentation of figures or information that\ncreates a wrong perception about the fiscal condition needs to be\nclarified.<\/p>\n<p>Purbaya emphasised that information such as the narrative that the\nAPBN is only sufficient for a few weeks can shape a negative perception\nand therefore needs to be tidied up.<\/p>\n<p>Purbaya himself has appointed acting officials following the removal\nof the two echelon I officials from the Ministry of Finance\n(Kemenkeu).<\/p>\n<p>Currently, Purbaya has appointed Sudarto as acting Director General\nof Budget, who holds the position of Special Staff for State Expenditure\nAffairs.<\/p>\n<p>Then, as acting Director General of Economic and Fiscal Strategy,\nFerry Ardianto, who daily serves as Director of Welfare Strategy and\nEconomic Equality.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese are strong people in the Department of Finance,\u201d said\nPurbaya.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/purbaya-reveals-reasons-for-replacing-two-directors-general-from-internal-issues-so-were-tidying-up-a-bit-1777045954",
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