Presidential Nephew Thomas Djiwandono Wins Finance Commission Approval for Central Bank Post
Indonesia's finance commission has approved Thomas Djiwandono for a central bank leadership role. The move aims to boost growth while raising autonomy concerns.
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A parliamentary commission in Indonesia 
IDoverseeing finance matters granted its approval on Monday, January 26, 2026, for Thomas Djiwandono thomas djiwandonoto become a deputy governor at the central bank. Thomas Djiwandono, who is currently serving as a deputy finance minister, is also the nephew of President Prabowo Subianto prabowo subianto. The nomination is part of a broader push by the administration to reshape economic policy leadership as the nation seeks to accelerate its development.
IDoverseeing finance matters granted its approval on Monday, January 26, 2026, for Thomas Djiwandono thomas djiwandonoto become a deputy governor at the central bank. Thomas Djiwandono, who is currently serving as a deputy finance minister, is also the nephew of President Prabowo Subianto prabowo subianto. The nomination is part of a broader push by the administration to reshape economic policy leadership as the nation seeks to accelerate its development.
