Rumours Circulate That Purbaya Is Hospitalised, Deputy Finance Minister: Insha'Allah He Is Healthy

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – Deputy Finance Minister Juda Agung responded to social media reports claiming that Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa is hospitalised. “Oh, I don’t know. Insha’Allah he is healthy. Just pray for him,” Juda said when met after attending an event by the IPB Alumni Association in Jakarta on Saturday (2/5/2026), as quoted from Antara. Juda also confirmed that the APBN KiTa press conference will still be held on Wednesday (6/5/2026), after it was previously cancelled. The agenda was originally scheduled for Wednesday (29/4/2026). Previously, Purbaya had disclosed his health condition during a media briefing on Friday (24/4/2026). He admitted to experiencing pain in his back area. Purbaya stated that he had to undergo injections at eight points to continue his activities. After the event, he also appeared to have difficulty standing from his chair and had to hold onto one of his colleagues. While walking, Purbaya was seen being assisted by his aide. When asked by reporters about his condition at the time, Purbaya acknowledged that the pain he was experiencing had not fully subsided.