Indonesia's New Cabinet: Dual Role as Energy Minister Sparks 'Conflict of Interest' Concerns, New Ministry's Urgency Questioned

Indonesia's Presidential Office announced that Bahlil Lahadalia will hold dual roles as the newly appointed Coordinating Minister for Industrialization and Energy Transition, concurrently serving as the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources. Experts have raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest and possible violations of regulations, while also questioning the necessity of the new ministry.