The faint rumble that was initially indeterminate is now becoming increasingly strident and clear. There are soon to be major changes in the line-up of senior officials at the Ministry of Finance. It is not just two director-generals, as is currently believed, but more like five top-echelon officials who are likely to be replaced simultaneously, says TEMPO's source.

Those who are to step down are Secretary General Agus Harjanto, who will be