Nephew of President-Elect Appointed Deputy Finance Minister

Indonesian President Joko Widodo has appointed Thomas Djiwandono, the nephew of President-elect Prabowo Subianto, as the new deputy finance minister. Thomas will continue in this role under Prabowo's administration starting in October, as confirmed by a senior official from the Gerindra political party.

Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Thursday appointed Thomas Djiwandono, the nephew of President-elect Prabowo Subianto, as the new deputy finance minister.

According to a senior official from the Gerindra political party, Thomas Djiwandono will maintain this position in Prabowo's upcoming administration starting in October.

The appointment marks a significant move as the political landscape gears up for the transition of power.

(With inputs from agencies.)