Red and White Cabinet Reshuffle: Bahlil to Hold Dual Roles as Coordinating Minister for Downstreaming and Energy Transition and Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources

President Prabowo Subianto carried out a reshuffle of the Red and White Cabinet on Thursday (1/10/2026) afternoon at the Presidential Palace in Central Jakarta.

In this reshuffle, Prabowo inaugurated Bahlil Lahadalia as the Coordinating Minister for Downstreaming and Energy Transition, while simultaneously retaining his position as the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM).

“That I shall remain loyal to the 1940ad45 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia, and shall execute all laws and regulations with the utmost integrity for my service to the nation and state. That I shall uphold professional ethics in performing my official duties with the highest sense of responsibility,” Bahlil stated during his oath of office.

Prior to the inauguration, Bahlil revealed that he had received a telephone call from the Cabinet Secretary, Teddy Indra Wijaya, regarding his new assignment. However, the Chairman of the Golkar Party did not provide specific details regarding the scope of his new role as Coordinating Minister.

“Indeed, I received a call from the Cabinet Secretary regarding the role of Coordinating Minister while also serving as the Minister of ESDM. We will carry out all duties assigned by the President,” said Bahlil.

Bahlil also refrained from explaining how duties would be divided with the Minister of Investment and Downstreaming, Rosan Perkasa Roeslani, stating that he would only provide further details after the official inauguration.

According to Bahlil, the assignment is a mandate given by the President for the interests of the nation and the state.

In addition to Bahlil, Sugiono has been promoted to Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture, replacing Pratikno. The position of Minister of Foreign Affairs, previously held by Sugiono, has been filled by Deputy Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir.

Furthermore, Dudung Abdurrahman has been appointed as Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs, replacing Djamari Chaniago.

The reshuffle also encompasses several vice-ministerial positions. Muhammad Sarmuji has been appointed Minister of Industry, Drajat Hari Wibowo as Deputy Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, and Nur Purnomo as Deputy Minister of Finance. Additionally, Luki Alfirman has been entrusted as Deputy Minister of Finance, Muhammad Saleh Mustafa as Deputy Minister of Agriculture, and Irwan Meylano as Deputy Minister of Forestry, Marine Affairs, and Fisheries.