Suahasil Nazara has officially assumed his duties as the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia, continuing the 2024–2029 Red and White Cabinet.

In carrying out his mandate, Suahasil stated that one of his main responsibilities is to safeguard the country’s finances and ensure that the Ministry of Finance continues to carry out its duties effectively.

Maintaining the State Budget and Economic Stability

Suahasil emphasized that there will be no fundamental changes to the Ministry of Finance’s ongoing responsibilities. His focus will be on continuing the ministry’s core functions, particularly maintaining the State Budget (APBN) while supporting economic growth and stability.

He also called on all Ministry of Finance officials and employees to remain united and carry out their responsibilities properly. This continuity, he said, is important to ensure that the ministry’s functions continue to support the economy.

Suahasil also urged all Ministry of Finance employees to perform their duties properly in order to maintain public trust in the institution.

Strengthening Customs and Excise Oversight

In addition to maintaining the APBN, Suahasil plans to strengthen supervision and law enforcement in the customs and excise sector.

These efforts are aimed at increasing state revenue while also protecting the public.

He instructed Director General of Customs and Excise Djaka Budhi Utama to intensify supervision and enforcement against the distribution of illegal excisable goods, particularly illegal cigarettes.

Ensuring a Credible and Trusted State Budget

Another key priority for Suahasil is maintaining the credibility of the APBN.

He stated that he will continue to ensure that the State Budget remains trustworthy, public communication is credible, and APBN implementation supports the government’s priority programs.

Overall, Suahasil’s initial priorities as Minister of Finance include maintaining the APBN, supporting economic growth and stability, strengthening customs and excise oversight, and ensuring the continued implementation of the Ministry of Finance’s core functions.