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| President Prabowo Subianto accompanied by Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka led the inauguration of the Special Presidential Advisor, Special Presidential Envoy, Special Presidential Staff, and the Halal Product Guarantee Organizing Agency at the State Palace, Jakarta, Tuesday (22/10). --Doc. ANTARA |
JAKARTA, PEWARTA – On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia officially inaugurated seven Presidential Special Advisors at the State Palace in Jakarta.
This appointment of the Presidential Special Advisors is based on Presidential Decree Number 140P of 2024, which governs the selection of these advisors.
The inauguration ceremony began with a reading of the decree by the Deputy for Administrative Affairs of the State Secretariat Ministry, Ninik Purwanti, in front of the invited attendees.
"By the grace of Almighty God, the President of the Republic of Indonesia considers and so forth, taking into account and so forth, deciding and determining and so forth. First, appointing the Presidential Special Advisors," Ninik said while reading the content of the Presidential Decree.
The list of seven Presidential Special Advisors
Here is the list of the seven Presidential Special Advisors inaugurated by Prabowo Subianto and their areas of responsibility:
- General TNI (Ret.) Wiranto, S.H., M.M. – Special Advisor to the President for Political and Security Affairs.
- General TNI (Ret.) Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan – Special Advisor to the President for Government Digitization and Technology.
- General TNI (Ret.) Prof. Dr. Dudung Abudrachman, S.E., M.M. – Special Advisor to the President for National Defense and Chairman of the Defense Industry Policy Committee.
- Bambang Permadi Soemantri Brodjonegoro – Special Advisor to the President for Economic and National Development Affairs.
- Prof. Ir. Purnomo Yusgiantoro, M.Sc., M.A. – Special Advisor to the President for Energy.
- Muhadjir Effendy – Special Advisor to the President for Hajj Affairs.
- Lieutenant General TNI (Ret.) Prof. Dr. dr. Terawan Agus Putranto, Sp.Rad(K) – Special Advisor to the President for National Health.
Their appointments are in accordance with Presidential Regulation (Perpres) Number 137 of 2024, issued by President Joko Widodo (Jokowi).
This regulation also stipulates the appointment of Presidential Special Advisors, Presidential Special Envoys, and Special Staff for the President and Vice President. The Presidential Regulation was signed on October 18, 2024, as Jokowi's term was nearing its conclusion.
The official document of Presidential Regulation Number 137 of 2024 can be accessed through the government website jdih.setneg.go.id.
Roles and functions of the Presidential Special Advisors
The establishment of Presidential Special Advisors aims to provide strategic input in executing the President’s duties, especially in areas requiring specific attention that cannot be directly managed by other ministries or institutions.
The primary responsibility of these Special Advisors is to assist the President in addressing strategic issues in key fields such as politics, economics, technology, health, and national security.
Unlike ministry officials who are bound by bureaucratic regulations, Special Advisors have more flexibility in advising the President. This enables them to offer quicker and more precise input in response to national and global developments.
In the context of rapidly changing global dynamics, the role of Special Advisors becomes even more critical. They are tasked with providing strategic perspectives that are expected to help the President tackle both national and international challenges.
Prabowo Subianto expressed hope that the input from these advisors would contribute to a more effective decision-making process and allow the government to be more responsive to current situations. "With quick and accurate input, we can address national issues more effectively," Prabowo said.
In addition, the strategic advice from these Presidential Special Advisors is expected to serve as a crucial foundation in formulating adaptive policies to meet the new challenges faced by the country, whether in the fields of economy, security, or health.
The importance of Presidential Special Advisors in facing global challenges
As global challenges become increasingly complex, the role of Special Advisors is growing more vital. They are expected to offer relevant perspectives, whether in times of crisis or during other strategic decision-making processes.
The Special Advisors are also responsible for ensuring that the government's policies align with the latest conditions, both nationally and globally.
With their diverse backgrounds and extensive experience in various fields, these Special Advisors are expected to act as the front line in providing strategic advice to an effective and responsive government.
Although these Special Advisors do not have direct authority like ministers, they are believed to significantly contribute to more effective and efficient decision-making by the President.
