Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto dismissed Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa after a dispute with customs and tax officials over the reshuffling of hundreds of ministry employees. Customs and excise chief Djaka Budhi Utama and tax department head Bimo Wijayanto objected to the changes, which they had not approved, while Djaka took his concerns directly to Prabowo. Analysts and investors welcomed the replacement of Purbaya by technocrat Suahasil Nazara as a potential step toward restoring confidence in Indonesia’s $1.5 trillion G20 economy after months of uncertain policymaking. Suahasil said he would review the appointments. The episode has intensified scrutiny of Prabowo’s reliance on trusted allies and former military associates in senior civilian roles, alongside concerns over the merit-based operation of government.