President Prabowo Makes First Cabinet Resuffle, Removes Controversial Minister
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Jakarta, VIVA – President Prabowo Subianto conducted his first Cabinet reshuffle, replacing Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, Satryo Soemantri Brodjonegoro as the first minister affected by the changes.
Minister Satryo was initially announced as a minister on October 20, 2024, at the State Palace, and officially inaugurated the following day.
At that time, he pledged to bring significant improvements to the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology. One of his key focuses was enhancing critical thinking skills among children.
However, during his relatively short tenure, Satryo, who served under President Prabowo Subianto in the Indonesia Maju Cabinet, faced controversy. He was met with protests by hundreds of ministry staff over a massive employee reassignment.
Menteri Ristek Dikti Satryo Soemantri Brodjonegoro
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Satryo clarified that the large-scale reassignment occurred due to the restructuring of ministries, which were split into three separate entities during President Prabowo’s administration.
Satryo will be replaced by ITB Professor Brian Yuliarto, who was inaugurated by President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday (Feb 19).
The inauguration of Brian Yuliarto was based on Presidential Decree No. XXVIP of 2025 concerning the dismissal and appointment of state ministers for the 2024–2029 Red and White Cabinet period.
Prabowo personally conducted the swearing-in ceremony, leading Brian Yuliarto in reciting the oath of office.
The oath reads:
"I solemnly swear that I will remain faithful to the Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia of 1945 and will carry out all laws and regulations to the best of my ability, in service to the nation and the state. I pledge to uphold the ethics of my position, work diligently, and act with full responsibility."
