JAKARTA - Deputy Minister of Finance Thomas Djiwandono spoke up regarding his nomination as Deputy Governor of the Bank Indonesia (BI) for the period 2026-2031.
He added that the process of filling the position began with the resignation of Juda Agung as Deputy Governor of BI and was carried out entirely in accordance with the applicable mechanisms and provisions.
"I was appointed as the deputy governor, well that was also done through the existing processes and mechanisms. There is not one thing that was skipped, violated, let alone diverted," he told the media, Wednesday, January 28.
Thomas also did not deny his background as a politician and his family relationship with the President.
However, he asked the public to judge based on his track record and professional experience.
"If it's about background, I as a politician or even family closeness is a fact, but please look at the track record I have done before," he added.
Thomas ensured that he was no longer active in the Gerindra Party and had resigned from the Gerindra DPP management since December 31, 2025, in order to focus on carrying out his duties at the Ministry of Finance.
"As a member, I resign on December 31, 2025. Because it is also a principle. It seems that it feels better. Although the rules at the Ministry of Finance do not exist, it is better like that," he explained.
When asked about the involvement of Finance Minister Purbaya in the nomination process, Thomas admitted that he did not know and suggested that the question be submitted directly to the person concerned.
"I don't know, you can ask the Minister of Finance," he said.
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