Prabowo Unveils Cabinet: Five Women Take on Key Roles
President Prabowo Subianto announced his cabinet for the 2024-2029 term on Sunday, October 20. The Merah Putih Cabinet comprises seven coordinating ministries and 41 technical ministries. Notably, five women have been appointed to ministerial positions, signifying a commitment to gender equality in his administration.
Meet the Women Leading Indonesia’s Future
Here are the five women who will be instrumental in shaping Indonesia’s future:
1. Sri Mulyani – Minister of Finance
Returning for her third term as Indonesia’s national treasurer, Sri Mulyani Indrawati continues to steer the nation’s financial landscape. Her impressive track record includes being named Asia’s Best Finance Minister in 2006 and being recognized as one of the world’s most influential women by Forbes in 2008.
Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati at the Press Conference of the 4th Periodic Meeting of the Committee for Financial System Stability (KSSK) 2024 in Thamrin Building, Bank Indonesia (BI), on Friday, October 18, 2024. TEMPO/Tony Hartawan
2. Meutya Hafid – Minister of Communication and Digital
Meutya Hafid, a seasoned politician and former journalist, brings her expertise to the Ministry of Communication and Digital. A member of the House of Representatives since 2010, she served as the Chairperson of the DPR Commission I in 2019. Her priorities include tackling online gambling and fostering a robust digital ecosystem.
Golkar Party politician, Meutya Hafid, attended the inauguration of Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming as Indonesia’s President and Vice President at the parliamentary complex of Senayan, Central Jakarta, on Sunday, October 20, 2024. Tempo/Annisa Febiola.
3. Rini Widyantini – Minister of State Apparatus Empowerment and Bureaucratic Reform
Rini Widyantini takes on the crucial role of transforming Indonesia’s administrative landscape. With experience as Secretary of the PANRB Ministry, she aims to enhance data integration, promote the Electronic-Based Governance System, and cultivate a responsive and effective civil service.
4. Widiyanti Putri Wardhana – Minister of Tourism
Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, a prominent figure in business and philanthropy, brings her extensive experience to the Ministry of Tourism. With over 30 years in various industries, she is poised to lead Indonesia’s tourism sector towards new heights.
Widiyanti Putri Wardhana. Photo: Instagram/@widi.wardhana.
5. Arifatul Choiri Fauzi – Minister of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection (PPPA)
Arifatul Choiri Fauzi, a prominent figure in Islamic organizations, becomes the voice for women and children as Minister of PPPA. Her experience as Secretary General of Muslimat NU and active member of the Information and Communication Commission of the Indonesian Ulema Council positions her to champion the rights and well-being of the most vulnerable.
Secretary of the Muslimat Nahdlatul Ulama Arifah Choiri Fauzi after meeting with President-elect Prabowo Subianto at Kertanegara, Jakarta, on Monday, October 14, 2024. TEMPO/M Taufan Rengganis
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