Destry confirms no recommendation yet for Perry Warjiyo's replacement
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Acting Governor of Bank Indonesia (BI) Destry Damayanti has confirmed that the government has not yet submitted a recommendation for a candidate to replace Perry Warjiyo, who resigned from his post as BI Governor.
“Not yet, not yet. We are simply following the applicable rules,” said Destry at the Presidential Palace complex in Jakarta on Monday.
Destry explained that the mechanism for filling the position of BI Governor is regulated under the Bank Indonesia Law. Should a governor resign voluntarily, the process of selecting a replacement will begin in accordance with the prevailing provisions.
She said the process starts with the nomination of candidates for the Board of Governors who meet the requirements. The candidate will then be selected and appointed by the President with the approval of the House of Representatives (DPR).
“So everything is already set out in the Bank Indonesia Law. The provisions will be followed accordingly,” she said.
Destry added that her appointment as Acting Governor also stems from Law Number 23 of 1999 on Bank Indonesia, as amended several times, most recently through Law Number 4 of 2026 on the Development and Strengthening of the Financial Sector.
Under the rules, the Senior Deputy Governor carries out the duties of the BI Governor if the governor is permanently unable to serve, including due to resignation, until a definitive governor is appointed.
“If the Governor is permanently unable to serve, including through resignation, then the Senior Deputy Governor will take over the Governor’s role as Acting Governor until the definitive appointment process is initiated by the President,” Destry explained.
Regarding the possibility of her putting herself forward as BI Governor, Destry declined to speculate.
She stressed that her current focus is solely on carrying out her duties as Acting Governor.
“I am simply carrying out my duties here as Acting Governor in accordance with the provisions of the law,” said Destry.