Lima Echelon I Officials Inaugurated in Djuanda Hall
Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara inaugurated five senior high-ranking officials, or echelon I, within the Ministry of Finance (Kemenkeu) on Friday (23/10/2026). The inauguration took place at 10.00 WIB in the Djuanda Hall, Djuanda I Building Mezzanine Floor, Kemenkeu, Jakarta.
The appointment and dismissal of these officials were stipulated through Decree of the President of the Republic of Indonesia Number 141/TPA of 2026 concerning the Dismissal and Appointment from and within Senior Executive Leadership Positions in the Ministry of Finance.
“With praise and gratitude to God Almighty, for His blessings and guidance, today, Friday, October 23, 2026, I, the Minister of Finance, hereby officially inaugurate you in your new positions within the Ministry of Finance,” Suahasil said in his remarks.
Complete List of Five Officials Inaugurated
Astera Primanto Bhakti has been appointed Secretary General of the Finance Ministry, replacing Robert Leonard Marbun. Astera previously served as Director General of Treasury, and the position he left is now entrusted to Tri Budhianto.
Changes also occurred at the Directorate General of Fiscal Balance. Nufransa Wira Sakti was appointed director general, replacing Askolani. Nufransa previously served as Expert Staff for Tax Supervision and concurrently as President Commissioner of PT Sarana Multigriya Finansial (SMF).
Two expert staff positions filled by new officials. The position of Expert Staff in Tax Supervision left by Nufransa is now held by Neilmaldrin Noor, former Head of the Tax Regional Office in several regions. Meanwhile, Hidayat Amir was inaugurated as Expert Staff in Macro Economics and International Finance.
Second Reshuffle Since Suahasil Took Office
“This morning’s inauguration is part of the Ministry of Finance’s journey to continue adapting and strengthening the organization,” said Suahasil. He asked Astera to optimize the role of the Secretariat General as the driver of coordination across all units, covering human resources, budget, organization, legal, communications, and internal asset management.
Since officially taking office as Minister of Finance on September 14, 2026, Suahasil has twice reshuffled the lineup of officials within the Ministry of Finance. Previously, on September 21, 2026, he inaugurated 14 senior executive officials as well as a number of officials at the Secretariat of the Financial System Stability Committee (KSSK).
Suahasil also reminded that the oath of office is not merely a formality, but a commitment that must be accounted for in carrying out the duties of managing state finances.
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