Indonesia sees major Cabinet shake-up amid flagging economic growth

Newly appointed: The new ministers after the swearing-in ceremony at the presidential palace in Jakarta. (From left) Thomas, Luhut, Sofyan, Pramono, Rizal and Darmin. — AFP

JAKARTA: Indonesian President Joko Widodo replaced major economic ministers in a Cabinet reshuffle less than a year into his term, after facing criticism for failing to revive growth which is at a six-year low.

Former central bank governor Darmin Nasution was named to the important post of chief economics minister, while prominent private equity executive Thomas Lembong was appointed the new trade minister.