Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has moved to restructure his administration, announcing significant changes to both his cabinet and the national police leadership. On Thursday, the President appointed a career diplomat to lead the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, replacing the outgoing minister, who has been reassigned to the role of Human Development minister. The new foreign minister, formerly the ministry’s permanent representative to the United Nations, is expected to oversee a broader shake-up within the department.

Simultaneously, the President has moved to replace the national police chief, Listyo Sigit Prabowo. The nominee for the position is Suyudi Ario Seto, the current head of the National Narcotics Agency. Habiburokhman, the chairman of the House Commission on Legal Affairs, confirmed that the legislature received a formal letter from the President regarding the dismissal of the current police chief and the nomination of his successor.

While the foreign ministry transition is framed as a strategic shift, the change in police leadership follows a period of public scrutiny regarding alleged transgressions within the force. Sources indicate that the police reshuffle is a direct response to recent scandals that occurred under the previous chief's tenure. The transition process is currently moving through the House of Representatives, which must review the presidential nomination for the police post.