Indonesia’s Luhut Panjaitan returns to ministry after medical leave

Luhut Panjaitan with his wife Devi Simatupang during his recovery at a hospital in Singapore. - Instagram photo

JAKARTA (Bloomberg): Luhut Panjaitan, who led talks for Tesla Inc investment and Indonesia’s US$20 billion climate financing deal, has resumed his role as senior minister after nearly three months of medical leave.

Panjaitan confirmed his return as Coordinating Minister for Investment and Maritime Affairs at a Friday (Dec 22) press conference, his first since seeking treatment for his health.