Once Removed from Director General Position, Luky Alfirman Now Inaugurated as Deputy Finance Minister to Accompany Suahasil Nazara

President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated Luky Alfirman as the Deputy Minister of Finance for the 2026-2029 period at the State Palace, Jakarta, on Thursday (1/10/2026). This appointment marks a new chapter in Luky’s long journey within the Ministry of Finance.

Before being entrusted with the deputy minister role, Luky had held various strategic positions within the Ministry of Finance. His career began within the Directorate General of Taxes and subsequently led to him heading several units related to state policy and financing.

An alumnus of ITB and a recipient of a PhD in Economics, Luky Alfirman completed his undergraduate studies in Industrial Engineering at the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB). Following his undergraduate degree, he pursued further studies at the University of Colorado, Boulder, in the United States.

At that institution, Luky earned a Master of Arts (MA) in Economics. He then continued his doctoral studies and obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics from the same university. This educational background has been integral to his career in economic policy, fiscal matters, taxation, and state financing.

Luky began his career at the Ministry of Finance on 1 March 1995. He subsequently moved through various positions within the ministry. Some of the roles he has held include Head of the Sub-directorate of Tax Potential, Head of the Organisation and Governance Division, and Head of the Transformation Management Sub-directorate.

Luky also served as the Head of the Jakarta Kebayoran Lama Primary Tax Office. From this series of roles, his career expanded into the field of fiscal policy. He was subsequently entrusted with the positions of Head of the Centre for State Budget Policy and Head of the Macroeconomic Policy Centre.

Luky’s career continued into several other strategic positions. He served as the Head of the Policy Analysis and Harmonisation Centre within the Secretariat General of the Ministry of Finance. Following this, Luky was appointed as an Expert Staff member in the field of State Revenue Policy. His experience across various units has enabled him to manage areas related to state revenue, fiscal policy, and state financial management. His career subsequently progressed to the high-level middle management tier within the Ministry of Finance.