Yesterday's Politics: From Finance Minister Resignation Rumours to Defence Cooperation
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Various political events yesterday (4/6) have come under scrutiny, ranging from the Palace denying rumours of the Finance Minister’s resignation to the TNI and SAF strengthening defence cooperation through the 22nd TSASM.
Here is the ANTARA summary of yesterday’s notable political news:
- Palace denies Finance Minister resignation rumours
State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi emphasised that there are no plans to replace Finance Minister Purbaya amidst circulating rumours regarding a possible resignation. Prasetyo stated that the government is currently focused on strengthening coordination between economic authorities to maintain stability and support national growth. “I believe it was also conveyed this afternoon. There is no plan for a replacement,” Prasetyo told the media at the Presidential Palace Complex, Jakarta, on Thursday.
- Deputy Minister of Immigration detained by KPK; Palace respects legal process
State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi stated that the government respects the legal process regarding the Deputy Minister of Immigration and Correctional Services, Silmy Karim, who has been detained by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), on Thursday. Additionally, Prasetyorkan addressed the naming of a former leader of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) as a suspect by the Attorney General’s Office on Wednesday (3/6). “The government certainly respects the legal process being carried out by law enforcement agencies, both the Attorney General’s Office and the KPK,” Prastyo said in a written statement to journalists in Jakarta.
- Vice President supports development of Asmat Museum and Sago Field School
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka expressed support for the development of the Asmat Museum and the Sago Field School during an audience with the Widya Cahaya Nusantara Foundation at the Vice Presidential Palace, Central Jakarta, on Thursday. According to the Vice Presidential Secretariat, the Vice President listened to a presentation regarding programmes currently running in Asmat Regency, South Papua, including the development of the Asmat Museum as a centre for cultural heritage preservation and the Sago Field School, which aims to strengthen food security and improve local community welfare.
- Presidential Chief of Staff reveals reason for President replacing BGN Head
Presidential Chief of Staff, Retired General TNI Dudung Abdurachman, asserted that the removal of the Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) by President Prabowo Subianto was conducted to strengthen transparency, accountability, and oversight of the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) programme. Dudung stated this was to ensure the programme remains free from corruption and malpractice. “I am confident that the President has long heard information, scrutinised, analysed, and evaluated various sources. Therefore, I believe this is the right step for future improvements so that the BGN becomes increasingly transparent and accountable,” Dudung said in a written statement in Jakarta on Thursday.
- TNI and SAF strengthen defence cooperation through 22nd TSASM
The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) have strengthened bilateral defence cooperation through the 22nd TNI-Singapore Armed Forces Annual Staff Meeting (TSASM) 2026 in Singapore. Head of Public Relations of the TNI, Navy Colonel (P) Agung Saptoadi, stated in Jakarta on Thursday that the TNI delegation at the 22nd TSASM was led directly by the TNI Chief of General Staff, Lieutenant General TNI Richard T.H. Tampubolon. “The activity took place for two days, from Tuesday (2/6) to Thursday (4/6),” he said.