The Fate of BRIN under Prabowo’s Administration

The position of BRIN remains uncertain under Prabowo Subianto’s administration. The restructuring of the research agency is hampered by political interests.

Avit Hidayat

November 11, 2024

MOMENTS after the Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka pair was confirmed as the winner in the quick count of the 2024 presidential election, Satryo Soemantri Brodjonegoro received a phone call from Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan. At that time, Luhut—who was still serving as the Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment—told Satryo that he was meeting with Prabowo.

“He (Prabowo) said to Luhut that he wanted my

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