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Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa (far right) delivers a presentation on Oct. 14, 2025, during a monthly press briefing on the state budget at the Finance Ministry in Central Jakarta. (Antara/Dhemas Reviyanto)
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public spat between two ministers has cast a spotlight on the unity of President Prabowo Subianto’s cabinet, with analysts saying it reflects weak coordination and unhealthy competition within the cabinet that could hinder the government programs.
The dispute erupted after Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa questioned why domestic shipyard business owners had yet to receive orders from the Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministry for shipbuilding projects, despite available government funding.
The remark was made during a business forum hosted by the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) on Tuesday to discuss how to improve the country’s shipbuilding industry.
“How many of you have received orders from the maritime affairs ministry?” Purbaya asked shipyard business representatives sitting in the audience, who responded that none of them had received any orders.
“This does not make any sense. I have allocated the funds, yet there are no orders. What is going on?” Purbaya said, noting that this situation contradicted the government’s agenda to boost economic growth by supporting domestic industries.
Maritime affairs minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono responded hours later on Instagram, urging Purbaya to verify the accuracy of his information before making public statements.
“Dear finance minister, so that you understand and are well-informed, the funds for the shipbuilding project come from a foreign loan from the United Kingdom government. Please ask your staff first whether the ship funds have actually been disbursed,” Trenggono said.
