In a historic moment for Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka were officially sworn in as President and Vice President for the 2024-2029 term. The inauguration took place in a solemn plenary session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) at the Nusantara Building, Parliament Complex, Senayan. The ceremony was attended by prominent political figures, foreign dignitaries, and thousands of Indonesians who witnessed the country’s new leadership duo take the oath of office.

In his inauguration speech, President Prabowo expressed his commitment to leading Indonesia through its challenges with a focus on national unity, economic development, and strengthening the nation's global standing. Vice President Gibran, in his remarks, emphasized the importance of fostering collaboration between generations to build a prosperous future.

Cabinet Announcement on the Horizon

Following the inauguration, attention swiftly turned to the highly anticipated announcement of the Prabowo-Gibran cabinet. Having summoned 59 ministerial candidates and officials to his residence earlier this week, President Prabowo is expected to unveil the new cabinet lineup in the coming days. These individuals, hailing from a mix of political parties, civil society, and professional backgrounds, are seen as key to implementing the administration’s policies over the next five years.

Speculation has been rife regarding the composition of the cabinet, with several names already surfacing from unofficial sources. Figures such as Budi Gunawan (Political and Security Affairs), Yusril Ihza Mahendra (Legal Affairs), and Airlangga Hartarto (Economic Affairs) are expected to fill critical coordinating ministry roles. Meanwhile, seasoned professionals like Sri Mulyani Indrawati (Finance), Erick Thohir (State-Owned Enterprises), and Budi Gunadi Sadikin (Health) are projected to take key positions in the technical ministries.

Here's the full list of the projected cabinet:

Coordinating Ministries

• Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs: Budi Gunawan
• Coordinating Minister for Legal Affairs: Yusril Ihza Mahendra
• Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs: Airlangga Hartarto
• Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure: Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono
• Coordinating Minister for Food Security: Zulkifli Hasan
• Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture: Pratikno
• Coordinating Minister for Social Welfare: Muhaimin Iskandar

Technical Ministries

• Minister of State-Owned Enterprises: Erick Thohir
• Minister of Finance: Sri Mulyani Indrawati
• Minister of Health: Budi Gunadi Sadikin
• Minister of Agriculture: Andi Amran Sulaiman
• Minister of Religious Affairs: Nasaruddin Umar
• Minister of Home Affairs: Tito Karnavian
• Minister of Primary and Secondary Education: Abdul Mu'ti
• Minister of Higher Education, Research, and Technology: Satryo Soemantri Brodjonegoro
• Minister of Tourism: Widiyanti Putri Wardhana
• Minister of Creative Economy: Teuku Riefky Harsya
• Minister of Trade: Budi Santoso
• Minister of Transportation: Dudy Purwagandhi
• Minister of Defense: Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin
• Minister of Investment/Head of BKPM: Rosan Roeslani
• Minister of Law: Supratman Andi Agtas
• Minister of Human Rights: Natalius Pigai
• Minister of Environment: Raja Juli Antoni
• Minister of Forestry: Hanif Faisol Nurofiq
• Minister of Migrant Worker Protection: Abdul Kadir Karding
• Minister of Labor: Yassierli
• Minister of Industry: Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita
• Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources: Bahlil Lahadalia
• Minister of Population and Family Development: Wihaji
• Minister of Youth and Sports: Dito Ariotedjo
• Minister of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs): Maman Abdurrahman
• Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/Head of the National Land Agency (BPN): Nusron Wahid
• Minister of Communication and Informatics: Meutya Hafid
• Minister of State Secretariat: Prasetyo Hadi
• Minister of Cabinet Secretariat: Bambang Eko Suhariyanto
• Minister of Immigration and Corrections: Agus Andrianto
• Minister of Foreign Affairs: Sugiono
• Minister of Public Housing: Maruarar Sirait
• Minister of Culture: Fadli Zon
• Minister of Transmigration and Eastern Indonesia Development: Iftitah Suryanegara
• Minister of Villages, Development of Disadvantaged Regions, and Transmigration: Yandri Susanto
• Minister of Social Affairs: Saifullah Yusuf
• Minister of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection: Arifatul Choiri Fauzi
• Minister of National Development Planning/Head of Bappenas: Rachmat Pambudy
• Minister of Public Works and Housing: Raden Dodi Priyono
• Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries: Sakti Wahyu Trenggono
• Minister of Cooperatives: Budi Arie Setiadi

Ministerial-Level Agencies

• Head of National Intelligence Agency (BIN): Muhammad Herindra
• Chief of the Indonesian National Police: Listyo Sigit Prabowo
• Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces: Agus Subiyanto
• Attorney General: Sanitiar Burhanuddin

Prabowo’s administration has promised a balanced and diverse cabinet, reflecting both experience and fresh perspectives to tackle Indonesia’s priorities—ranging from economic recovery and infrastructure development to addressing social welfare and food security.

Public and Political Reactions

The inauguration has been met with a mix of optimism and cautious anticipation from the public and political analysts. While Prabowo’s return to leadership brings a sense of familiarity and experience, the inclusion of Gibran, representing a younger generation, signals a fresh direction for the nation’s future. The public is particularly eager to see how the duo will manage the country's pressing challenges and implement their vision for Indonesia's growth.

Many are also closely watching the upcoming cabinet announcement, which is expected to set the tone for the administration’s governance style. The selection of ministers will be critical in determining the effectiveness of policy implementation in key areas such as economic reform, education, healthcare, and infrastructure.

As Indonesia embarks on this new chapter, the Prabowo-Gibran administration faces the daunting task of uniting a diverse nation and steering it toward greater prosperity on both the domestic and international stage. All eyes are now on the cabinet formation, which will serve as the first major test of the new government’s vision and leadership.

With the inauguration behind them, Prabowo and Gibran are officially in place, and the nation eagerly awaits their next steps.