JAKARTA - Senior Deputy Governor of Bank Indonesia (BI) Destry Damayanti has officially been appointed as the Governor of BI to replace Perry Warjiyo after resigning from his position due to health problems.
The resignation letter was submitted to President Prabowo Subianto on July 26, 2026.
Deputy Chairman of Commission XI of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Fauzi Amro, hopes that the figure who will replace Perry will be able to maintain the independence of BI in accordance with the mandate of the Law.
In addition, he emphasized the importance of strengthening the credibility of monetary policy, maintaining the stability of the rupiah exchange rate and inflation, and increasing synergy with the government and financial sector authorities to encourage healthy, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth.
"And continue to strengthen synergies with the government and financial sector authorities to support healthy, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth," he said in a statement, Monday, July 27.
Fauzi emphasized that Commission XI of the DPR RI will carry out its constitutional duties through the fit and proper test process for the candidate Governor of BI objectively, professionally, and prioritizing the interests of the nation and state.
In addition, he also respected Perry Warjiyo's decision to end his term.
According to Fauzi, the resignation is the personal right of the person concerned and all subsequent stages must follow the mechanisms that have been regulated in the Bank Indonesia Law
"We also note that the President has received the resignation letter and will process it in accordance with applicable regulations," he said.
Fauzi also expressed his appreciation for Perry Warjiyo's dedication during his leadership of Bank Indonesia, especially in maintaining monetary stability, the payment system, and the stability of the national financial system.
Meanwhile, Deputy Chairman of Commission XI of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Mohamad Hekal, conveyed that the most important thing at this time is to ensure that the leadership transition process at Bank Indonesia takes place smoothly without disturbing the central bank's duties.
Hekal assessed that the role of BI in maintaining the stability of the rupiah exchange rate and exchange rate must continue to run optimally despite the change of leadership.
"Now, what is important in the process of changing the Governor of BI, BI's role in maintaining the stability of the exchange rate and the value of the rupiah must also be maintained," he said.
Hekal said the appointment of BI Senior Deputy Governor Destry Damayanti as Acting Governor of BI was in accordance with the provisions of the Bank Indonesia Law.
He is optimistic that Destry is able to carry out this mandate while maintaining the confidence of market participants and the industry in the credibility of Bank Indonesia.
"The appointment of Mrs. Destry as the interim Governor of BI is in accordance with the BI Law and I believe she is capable of carrying out this task and reassuring all industry players that BI can carry out its duties well," he said.
Hekal also appreciated Perry Warjiyo's contribution during his tenure as Governor of BI and had played an important role in maintaining Indonesia's monetary stability.
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