Inaugurating New Officials, Sri Mulyani Reminds The Invisible Enemy Of The Ministry Of Finance

JAKARTA - Minister of Finance (Menkeu) Sri Mulyani today inaugurated and appointed a number of new officials within the Ministry of Finance as an effort to regenerate and establish a sustainable performance system.

In the event which was broadcast virtually, the Minister of Finance reminded echelon one officials to the new administrator and functional levels to work seriously considering the challenges they face when they are quite dynamic.

“I ask the Ministry of Finance to work quickly, carefully, and continuously adapt because we are faced with uncertainty. This is a common enemy that is invisible to the naked eye but has a very real impact on health and economic threats", she said, Monday, August 2.

According to the Minister of Finance, in conditions of uncertainty, the role of state financial management becomes very central and strategic.

"Because state finances are an extremely important instrument in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in the social and economic and financial fields", she stressed.

Meanwhile, another message conveyed by the state treasurer is that every official or person appointed to be a leader within the Ministry of Finance must be proactive, not waiting for instructions and directions in completing tasks or problems encountered.

"We believe that you were chosen to lead because you are considered to have good experience to deal with this extraordinary situation", she said.