Rumors of replacing the National Police Chief emerged amid plans for police reforms. General Listyo’s camp already prepared a candidate.

President Prabowo reassigned and removed Jokowi’s trusted people in a cabinet reshuffle. The Presidential Palace is scrambling to find candidates for the Minister of Youth and Sports and the Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs. Sources suggest the President is reluctant to appoint ministers who could emerge as rivals in the 2029 presidential election.

President Prabowo’s cabinet reshuffle aims to improve the government’s image. There are plans to remove out Jokowi’s loyalists from the cabinet.

A number of military personnel were allegedly involved in the protests to dissolve the House of Representatives that spiraled into riots in late August. There were also attempts to mobilize the masses.

President Prabowo Subianto was reportedly furious over the death of Affan Kurniawan during a demonstration. The Presidential Palace scrambled to keep the protests from spreading. Its orchestration failed to stem public outrage.

Demands for transparency in calculating economic growth data continue to grow. The surge in defense equipment imports has affected the calculations.