JAKARTA - Thomas A.M. Djiwandono was officially inaugurated as Deputy Governor of the Bank Indonesia (BI) for the 2026-2031 term.
The inauguration was marked by the oath and oath of office in front of the Chief Justice of the Republic of Indonesia, Sunarto, on Monday, February 9, 2026, at the Supreme Court Building, Jakarta.
The appointment of Thomas A.M. Djiwandono is contained in the Presidential Decree of the Republic of Indonesia Number 10/P Year 2026 concerning the Appointment of Deputy Governor of Bank Indonesia.
In the decision, President Prabowo Subianto appointed Thomas as Deputy Governor of the BI effective from the date of the oath and promise of office.
Minister of Finance Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa hopes that Thomas' presence can make a significant contribution to the formulation of Bank Indonesia policies that encourage national economic growth.
"Congratulations to Mr. Tommy for his new position. Hopefully, at Bank Indonesia, he can play a bigger role, shaping policies that are right for better growth in the future," he told the media, Monday, February 9.
Regarding future coordination, Purbaya said that communication between the parties concerned had been well established.
"It's just lunch, it's easier, we'll have lunch there, Mr. Tommy every time to MBG and Mr. Governor (Bank Indonesia Perry Warjiyo)," he explained.
When asked about a special message or advice to Thomas, Purbaya emphasized that he did not give any special instructions and instead assessed that Thomas had the right capacity and experience.
"(Advice) No, he is the deputy governor, I don't know. He is smarter than me, what do you do to give him advice if he is good," he said.
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