Sharpening Supervision in the Cabinet so that Programs Don't Get Stalled

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The following is important information related to the development of the business universe that needs attention today based on the curation of the SUAR Team.

Adding the "Eye of the President" to the Cabinet, Sharpening Program Implementation

President Prabowo Subianto reappointed two new deputy ministers and a number of other government officials on Wednesday (8/10/2025). This is the fourth reshuffle of deputy minister positions and officials in recent months, or less than a year into his presidency. The two key senior officials are Akhmad Wiyagus as Deputy Minister of Home Affairs (Wamendagri) and Benjamin Paulus Octavianus as Deputy Minister of Health (Wamenkes).
Judging from their backgrounds, Wiyagus and Benjamin are fairly close in President Prabowo's circle. Doctor Benjamin, a lung specialist, was once listed as Special Assistant to the Minister of Defense for Health. He is also a Gerindra Party functionary. Meanwhile, Wiyagus, before retiring last September, was the Head of the National Police Intelligence and Security Agency. Looking at the profiles of the two, it seems that President Prabowo wants to strengthen the supervisory side to accelerate his government programs.
In addition, Prabowo also inaugurated a number of heads of agencies and institutions, the Governor and Deputy Governor of Papua and 10 Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (LBBP) to several friendly countries. Some of them are Head of SOE Regulatory Agency Dony Oskaria, Deputy Head of SOE Regulatory Agency Aminudin Maruf, Deputy Head of SOE Regulatory Agency Tedi Bharata, Governor of Papua Matius Fakhiri, Deputy Governor of Papua Aryoko Alberto Ferdinand Rumaropen.

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For a High-Growth and Quality Economy

Not only should the economy be encouraged to grow at a high rate, it should also create a quality impact on society in real terms. Moreover, President Prabowo has a dream of creating economic growth of up to 8% by 2029. In order not to be just a number, attention to the quality and impact of growth is important in the midst of world turmoil that is preparing for the birth of a new economic order. Holistic and technocracy-based policies are key.

Here are the views and inputs from economists as well as the government's policy direction to realize this. Read the full article here.

Keys to Family Business Success Across the Third Generation

In the public discussion"Adapting the Weather: Building Business Resiliency" as part of Permata Bank's Wealth Wisdom 2025 event at The Ritz Carlton Pacific Place, Jakarta, Tuesday (7/10/2025), Shinta Widjaja Kamdani shared the success story of raising Sintesa Group and Adrianto Djokosoetono led Blue Bird Group. Both shared their experiences leading the transformation of their respective family companies to face the changing times. In essence, business successors must have forward-looking goals and sustainable governance insights so that the family business is sustainable beyond the generation of founders and developers.

Shrimp Exporters' Strategies to Face Certification Obligations by the U.S.

Starting October 31, 2025, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will require import certification for every shipment of shrimp from Java Island and Lampung Province, which are categorized as high-risk areas. In its official statement, the FDA emphasized that the step was taken to protect American consumers and ensure the safety of imported food. Shrimp farmers are trying to get around this by trying to penetrate new export markets.

Safe Haven Investment Interest Boosts Gold Prices

The surge in gold prices continues. Until October 8, 2025, the world gold price touched US$ 4,000 per troy ounce. Meanwhile, Indonesian Antam gold reached a price of IDR 2.29 million per gram. Looking back five years, the price surge began at the end of 2023, when it started to crawl from US$ 1,975 per troy ounce. Now, the price has reached US$ 4,000 per troy ounce.

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Apindo Members' Gathering: The event titled Smart Growth: Aligning People Strategy with Business Strategy is an insightful sharing forum organized by the National Leadership Council of the Indonesian Employers Association (DPN Apindo). The forum specifically invites Apindo's extraordinary members, including HR leaders, HR practitioners, and business decision makers who aim to discuss HR management strategies to align with and support long-term business goals. This gathering will be held on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 14.00-16.00 WIB, taking place offline at the Apindo Multipurpose Room, Gedung Permata Kuningan 10th Floor, South Jakarta.

PRJ Surabaya 2025: This trade fair and entertainment festival is organized every year-end by the Surabaya City Government in collaboration with the private sector. The event will take place for eleven days, from October 9 to October 19, 2025, at Grand City Convention & Exhibition Surabaya. PRJ Surabaya presents more than 200 brands from various sectors, including electronics, fashion, automotive, culinary, beauty, and lifestyle. The event will be open every day with the provision that on weekends it will open at 10:00-22:00 WIB and on weekdays it will open at 15:00-22:00 WIB.