Indonesia’s finance minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa says he was upset after being removed from the post, but that he expected the move to some extent. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday (Sep 15) after a handover ceremony at the finance ministry, he says that going to sleep the night before was difficult. He adds that while he felt upset, he is now coping.
The report provides limited details on the reasons behind the dismissal, but frames it as a sudden leadership change that nevertheless was anticipated by part of the ministerial environment. The outlet notes that “half expected removal,” suggesting mixed expectations around the decision even before it occurs. Other aspects of the transition, including who takes over and what immediate policy changes follow, are not specified in the provided accounts.
