Prabowo Signals Potential Candidate for Bank Indonesia Governor
President Prabowo has hinted at a potential candidate for the next Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor, following Perry Warjiyo's resignation on July 25, 2026. He questioned the suitability of Senior Deputy Governor Destry Damayanti, who is currently serving as Acting Governor, emphasizing that the final decision rests with the parliament.
This article requires PRO
This article is outside the free access window or is a special report. PRO unlocks it and the full archive.
Related articles
- Prabowo jokes about BI Governor appointment: 'Up to the DPR'
President Prabowo Subianto jokingly alluded to the possibility of Destry Damayanti, the Acting Governor of Bank Indonesia (BI), becoming the official governor. He added that the decision 'depends on the DPR,' indicating that the parliament holds the final say. This comes as the process for selecting a successor to the outgoing governor is underway.