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2nd LD: Indonesian president announces cabinet reshuffle

Xinhua, July 27, 2016 Adjust font size:

Indonesian President Joko Widodo announced his second cabinet reshuffles at the State Palace on Wednesday as he aims to speed up economic growth and get more support of political parties.

Most of the reshuffle was conducted on economic posts as the government is gearing up a huge influx of capital repatriation and aims at accelerating the implementation of massive economic stimulus packages. Nine ministerial posts were reshuffled and repositioned, such ministries of finance, trade, transport, energy, security law and political affairs, education, President Widodo said.

Former reformist at financial sector and also former finance Minister Sri Mulyani was appointed as finance minister.

Retired general Wiranto, chairman of the peoples conscience party (Hanura) was elected as security chief minister, replacing Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan of Golkar Party, he said.

Luhut, is appointed as coordinating minister for maritime, the president added. Endit