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From bankers to technocrats, all eyes on Indonesia president-elect Prabowo’s Cabinet line-up

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Elisa Valenta

Elisa Valenta

Published Mon, Mar 25, 2024 · 04:00 PM
    • According to the deputy chairman of the Golkar party, Prabowo Subianto (centre) will focus on identifying candidates for key economic ministerial positions, and seeking professionals in the coming months.
    • According to the deputy chairman of the Golkar party, Prabowo Subianto (centre) will focus on identifying candidates for key economic ministerial positions, and seeking professionals in the coming months. PHOTO: REUTERS

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    [JAKARTA] A week after Indonesia’s election commission declared Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto the winner of last month’s presidential election, the spotlight now turns to the crucial task by the former general to assemble his Cabinet.

    Social media has been abuzz in recent days with various lists claiming to represent Prabowo’s potential Cabinet line-up, ranging from bankers to technocrats, purportedly originating from both supporters and opponents alike.

    Erwin Aksa, deputy chairman of the Golkar party and member of Prabowo’s campaign team, said that the 72-year-old politician, set to be inaugurated on Oct 20, will not establish a transition team for a smooth power transfer from outgoing President Joko Widodo.

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