Press Statement of President of the Republic of Indonesia after the Opening of the 2024 Festival of Digital Finance Economy Indonesia and Creative Works Indonesia, Jakarta Convention Center (JCC), Jakarta, August 1, 2024
Journalist
Sir, regarding the digital transformation, one of your messages is to safeguard the data security systems of the Financial Services Authority (OJK) and Bank Indonesia (BI). Could you elaborate this statement, sir?
President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)
Well, data security is crucial. We must be prepared and implement multi-layered data backups. I emphasize the need for these data backups to ensure users and the public can feel secure in their transactions. That’s important. Our recent experiences should be taken as valuable lessons for the future.
Journalist
Sir, a Hamas leader was killed. Is there anything you’d like to say, sir?
President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)
Yes, that was an act of violence, a murder that cannot be tolerated. And it happened in Iran’s sovereign territory. I think everyone, including Indonesia, strongly condemns such violence and murder.
Journalist
Sir, there has been an issue regarding the cabinet reshuffle. It’s rumored that Mr. Bahlil will become the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM). Is that true?
President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)
Who said that?
Journalist
It’s been rumored…
President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)
Who said that?
Journalist
Is it true, sir? The rumor is that the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources will be replaced by Mr. Bahlil?
President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)
Who said that? I don’t need to respond to rumors.
Journalist
But is there a plan for a cabinet reshuffle in the near future?
President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)
It’s possible, if necessary. If necessary.
Journalist
What about the preparation for a cabinet meeting in the Nusantara Capital (IKN), sir?
President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)
We’re still waiting for everything to be prepared.
Journalist
Is there any deadline, perhaps before the Independence Day on August 17th?
President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)
Waiting for everything to be ready, prepared. Not just the electricity, not just the water, but also the air conditioners, the chairs, the furniture. Everything must be ready. It wouldn’t be a problem for me, but if we are inviting guests, everything must be ready and prepared.
Journalist
But is there a plan to hold a cabinet meeting in the IKN before the Independence Day?
President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)
Well, as I said, we have to wait and see. If everything is ready, then it will be fine to hold it there, so that everyone can see, know, and feel the palace in IKN.
Journalist
Thank you, sir.
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