(UPDATE) JAKARTA — Indonesia's President Joko Widodo reshuffled his Cabinet on Monday, just weeks before he steps down, in an effort to ease the transition to his successor, Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, his office said.
More popularly known as Jokowi, Widodo will hand over the reins of government in October, departing with sky-high approval ratings over an economic track record that delivered consistent growth coming out of the coronavirus pandemic.
PLUM POSITION Indonesia’s new Law and Human Rights Minister Supratman Andi Agtas (center) shakes hands with President Joko Widodo (right) during an oathtaking ceremony at the Presidential Palace in the capital Jakarta on Aug. 19, 2024. AFP PHOTO