Changes in Ministries in the Red-White Cabinet

Image source: detikNews

As an opening remark, the FactMeter Team would like to congratulate the inauguration of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka for the 2024-2029 term. We wish them well for the next five years of work to build and realize the Golden Generation of Indonesia.

Based on Presidential Decree Number 133/P of 2024, President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated the Red and White Cabinet for the 2024-2029 period at the State Palace on October 21, 2024, consisting of 48 ministries. A complete list can be found here.

Several interesting developments occurred, including the formation of new ministries, which were reorganized from Jokowi-era ministries, name changes, the inauguration of public figures as cabinet members, and the return of Jokowi-era ministers to their respective roles in the Prabowo administration. Here’s some information about the Ministers of the Red and White Cabinet that you should know:

Formation of New Ministries

Summarized from several sources, several new ministries have been formed in the Red and White Cabinet, including:

1. Coordinating Minister for Food.
2. Ministry of Population and Family Development.
3. Coordinating Ministry for Infrastructure and Regional Development.
4. Ministry of Immigration and Corrections

New Name Change

The new name of the Ministry of Communication and Informatics (Kominfo) has been changed to the Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi). This position is held by Meutya Hafid.

Does this signal the imminent ratification of the 2024 Broadcasting Bill?

Split of Old Ministries into New Ministries

According to Kompas, of the 48 ministries, 21 new ministries are the result of splits from existing ministries. Some of these are:

1. The Coordinating Ministry for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs (Kemenkopolhukam) is currently split into two ministries: the Coordinating Ministry for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs and the Coordinating Ministry for Legal, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections.
2. The Ministry of Law and Human Rights (Kemenkumham) is split into three ministries: the Ministry of Law, the Ministry of Human Rights, and the Ministry of Immigration and Corrections, a new ministry.
3. The Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Culture (Kemenko PMK) is split into two ministries: the Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Culture and the Coordinating Ministry for Community Empowerment.
4. The Ministry of Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises of the Republic of Indonesia (Kemenkop UKM) is currently split into two ministries: the Ministry of Cooperatives and the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises.
5. The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (Kemenparekraf) was split into two ministries: the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Creative Economy/Head of the Creative Economy Agency.
6. The Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Kemendikbudristek) was split into three ministries: the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, and the Ministry of Culture.
7. The Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) was split into two ministries: the Ministry of Forestry and the Ministry of Environment/Head of the Environmental Control Agency.
8. The Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) was split into three ministries: the Coordinating Ministry for Infrastructure and Regional Development, the Ministry of Public Works, and the Ministry of Housing and Settlements.
9. The Ministry of Villages, Development of Disadvantaged Regions, and Transmigration (Kemendes PDTT) was split into two ministries: the Ministry of Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions, and the Ministry of Transmigration.

Dual Positions?

Several officials who held multiple positions during the Prabowo era include:

1. Luhut Pandjaitan was appointed Chairman of the National Economic Council and Special Advisor to the President for Digitalization and Government Technology.
2. Dahnil Anzar was appointed Deputy Head of the Hajj Organizing Agency and Spokesperson for the Red and White Cabinet.
3. Major Teddy, an active member of the Indonesian Army, was also appointed Secretary of the Red and White Cabinet.
   Does this signal the revival of the ABRI’s Dual Function?

Artists and Public Figures Enter Politics

Several familiar names in the entertainment world have also filled government positions, including:

1. Giring Ganesha Djumaryo, former vocalist of the band Nidji, was appointed Deputy Minister of Culture.
2. Raffi Ahmad, artist and entrepreneur, was appointed as Special Presidential Envoy for Youth Development and Arts Workers.
3. Gus Miftah, a renowned preacher, was appointed Special Presidential Envoy for Religious Harmony and Development of Religious Facilities.
4. Yovie Widianto, musician from Kahitna and Yovie & Nuno, was appointed as Special Presidential Staff for the Creative Economy.

16 Jokowi-Era Ministers Reappointed in the Prabowo Era

According to Kompas (2024), 16 ministers who served under Jokowi returned to their posts in the Prabowo era, either in new positions or continuing their previous positions.

Several former ministers have been appointed to new positions, including:

1. Pratikno (formerly Minister of State Secretary), who has been appointed as Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture.
2. Zulkifli Hasan (formerly Minister of Trade), who has been appointed as Coordinating Minister for Food.
3. Supratman Andi Agtas (formerly Minister of Law and Human Rights), who has been appointed as Minister of Law; there is currently a different Minister of Human Rights.
4. Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (formerly Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/Head of the National Land Agency), who has been appointed as Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development.

Several former ministers have also continued their positions, such as:

1. Airlangga Hartarto, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs.
2. Erik Thohir, Minister of State-Owned Enterprises.
3. Bahlil Lahadalia, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources.
4. The Minister of Youth and Sports remains Dito Ariotedjo.
5. The Minister of Social Affairs remains Saifullah Yusuf.
6. The Minister of Home Affairs remains Tito Karnavian.
7. The Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries remains Sakti Wahyu Trenggono.
8. The Minister of Health remains Budi Gunadi Sadikin.
9. The Minister of Agriculture remains Andi Amran Sulaiman.
10. The Minister of Finance remains Sri Mulyani Indrawati.
11. The Minister of Investment/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) remains Rosan Roeslani.
12. The Minister of Industry remains Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita.

References

1. Mawardi, I. (2024, October 22). Sidang Paripurna Perdana Kabinet Merah Putih Akan Digelar Besok. detikNews. https://news.detik.com/berita/d-7600517/sidang-paripurna-perdana-kabinet-merah-putih-akan-digelar-besok
2. BPMI Setpres. (2024, October 21). Presiden Prabowo Lantik Para Menteri Kabinet Merah Putih di Istana Negara. Laman Resmi Presiden RI. https://www.presidenri.go.id/siaran-pers/presiden-prabowo-lantik-para-menteri-kabinet-merah-putih-di-istana-negara/
3. Revo M. (2024, October 21). Lengkap! Ini Daftar Kementerian yang Berubah & Pecah di Era Prabowo. CNBC Indonesia. https://www.cnbcindonesia.com/research/20241021103826-128-581598/lengkap-ini-daftar-kementerian-yang-berubah-pecah-di-era-prabowo
4. Puspadini, M. (2024, October 23). Segini Gaji Raffi Ahmad-Gus Miftah Sebagai Utusan Khusus Presiden. CNBC Indonesia. https://www.cnbcindonesia.com/market/20241023114912-17-582342/segini-gaji-raffi-ahmad-gus-miftah-sebagai-utusan-khusus-presiden
5. Kompas.com. (2024, October 20). Daftar 16 Menteri Lama yang Masuk Kabinet Prabowo-Gibran. KOMPAS. https://amp.kompas.com/tren/read/2024/10/21/063000265/daftar-16-menteri-lama-yang-masuk-kabinet-prabowo-gibran
6. Putri, D. L. & Mahardini, N. A. (2024, October 21). Daftar 9 Kementerian yang Dipecah di Kabinet Merah Putih Prabowo-Gibran. KOMPAS.com. https://www.kompas.com/tren/read/2024/10/21/161500065/daftar-9-kementerian-yang-dipecah-di-kabinet-merah-putih-prabowo-gibran
7. NarasiNewsroom [@NarasiNewsroom]. (2024, October 23). Iya, ya. Tercatat ada 14 kementerian baru di Kabinet Merah Putih Prabowo-Gibran. Ada yang dipecah, ada yang beneran baru. [Tweet]. Twitter. https://x.com/NarasiNewsroom/status/1849092161935229095