Thomas “Tommy” Djiwandono, nephew of President Prabowo Subianto, poses for a photo ahead of his inauguration as deputy finance minister at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on July 18, 2024. (JP)
On January 26, Indonesian House of Representatives officially appointed Thomas Djiwandono as the Deputy of the Indonesian Central Bank, who is notably a close relative of the Indonesian President, Prabowo Subianto. This appointment drew criticisms from observers, underlining the fear of diminishing Central Bank’s independence, as the rate of the Indonesian rupiah continues to worsen. Moreover, there is a rising concern over possible cabinet reshuffle that involves Thomas’ younger brother, Budi, who is rumored to also be joining his uncle’s cabinet.
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