Sarmuji Inaugurated as Minister of Industry, Replacing Agus Gumiwang

Jakarta, VIVA – The President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo, has officially inaugurated M. Sarmuji as the Minister of Industry, replacing Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita. The inauguration ceremony was held at Istana Merdeka on Thursday, 1 October 2026.

According to observations at the location, the ceremony included the reading of the presidential decree regarding the appointment of the officials. The Head of State then led the administration of the oath of office.

The inauguration was based on Presidential Decree Number 104p of 2026 concerning the dismissal and appointment of ministers and deputy ministers of the Red and White Cabinet for the 2024-2029 period.

“That I shall be loyal to the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia, and shall implement all laws and regulations with the utmost integrity for my service to the nation and state. That in performing my official duties, I shall uphold official ethics and work to the best of my ability with full responsibility,” stated Prabowo while leading the oath followed by Sarmuji.

In addition to Sarmuji, the Head of State also inaugurated several other officials. This inauguration is part of the restructuring of the Red and White Cabinet for the remainder of the 2024-2029 term. Several individuals have been assigned new positions, including the former Chief of National Police, General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, who has been appointed as the Presidential Staff Chief (KSP).

Listyo Sigit replaces General (Ret.) Dudung Abdurachman from the position of Presidential Staff Chief. Simultaneously, the position of Chief of National Police is now held by Police General Suyudi Ario Seto.