Parliament members in Indonesia are suggesting to remove the President of Bank Indonesia (Perry Warjiyo) from the job, raising concerns among some parliamentarians because they believe he was not adequately addressing the government’s policies. This development has been uncovered in an investigative journal called Tempo, which cited unnamed sources and earlier revealed that the parliament passed new rules for evaluating and firing public officials appointed by the legislature, including judges in top courts and leaders of significant institutions like the police, the military, and the anti-corruption commission.
According to a deputy speaker of parliament, Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, who also serves as President Prabowo Subianto’s party member, later confirmed that the parliament is not proposing the removal of Warjiyo and that no formal action has been taken on his dismissal. Tempo reported that some parliament members, including those in the coalition led by Warjiyo and a close associate, have questioned institutions believed to be unsuitable for removing Warjiyo, despite no specific names being given for the individuals involved, adding another layer of speculation to the mix.
The move by parliament members appears to reflect a growing sense of unease among some within the government, particularly given the recent unresolved issues highlighted by the government’s debate on pegging economic policies to war issues. While specific details surrounding these claims remain unclear, the broad consensus among experts and some parliament members points to a cautious demeanor as the存放 of power continues to shift within Indonesia.
