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View all search resultsBI to remain ‘professional’ with strong governance, Perry vows
Professionalism will continue in monetary policymaking, Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Perry Warjiyo has promised, seeking to allay any concerns following Deputy Finance Minister Thomas “Tommy” Djiwandono’s nomination as a deputy BI governor.
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A screenshot shows Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Perry Warjiyo presenting on Jan. 21, 2026, the results of BI's latest Board of Governors Meeting in an online press conference in Jakarta (Antara/Rizka Khaerunnisa)
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ank Indonesia (BI) Governor Perry Warjiyo has promised that the central bank will maintain a high degree of professionalism, as the central bank’s independence is under scrutiny in the wake of Deputy Finance Minister Thomas “Tommy” Djiwandono’s nomination as a deputy BI governor.
Following BI’s two-day monthly policy meeting, Perry said in a press conference on Wednesday that whatever unfolded in the deputy governor race “will not affect” BI’s authority and execution of duties.
“It should be noted that decision-making at Bank Indonesia is carried out by the Board of Governors on a collective and collegial basis. [...] We ensure that the process of policy decision-making is conducted in a professional manner with strong governance,” said the governor.
On Monday, President Prabowo Subianto nominated Thomas, his nephew, to replace former deputy BI governor Juda Agung, who resigned with immediate effect on Jan. 13, according BI, and who is slated to take Tommy’s position as deputy finance minister.
Tommy is nominated alongside two other candidates: Solikin M. Juhro, an assistant governor at the central bank, and Dicky Kartikoyono, likewise an official at BI.
Perry said all the nominations originated from his recommendations to the President.
Prabowo has sent the nomination letters to the House of Representatives, which must conduct screening interviews before any of the nominees could become the board member to replace Juda.
