Jakarta – Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has designated Nadiem Makarim as the minister for education, culture, research study and technology and Bahlil Lahadalia as the investment minister in a minor reshuffle.
Makarim, who was previously the education and culture minister, took his oath of office at a swearing-in event that occurred at the State Palace in Jakarta on Wednesday.
Lahadalia and Laksono Tri Handoko were also sworn in along with Makarim. Handoko will replace Bambang PS Brodjonegoro as the head of Indonesia’s National Research study and Innovation Company (BRIN).
Besides President Widodo, the ceremony was also participated in by Vice President Ma’ ruf Amin and a number of cabinet members, under the stringent observance of health protocols.
Speaking to journalists after taking his oath of workplace, Makarim stated he would do his best to enhance the quality of research study and development at Indonesian universities. (INE)
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