Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa’s Role as Presidential Assistant Has Really Annoyed Many
Author: Jacob Ereste
Freelance Journalist
One might find it hard to believe that Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa could be attacked by 3 billion hackers in just 3 weeks. This proves that many people dislike his actions, feeling threatened by his efforts to regulate the use of state funds, which are sourced from the people, and ensure they are effective and beneficial to the people.
According to Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa himself, speaking on the “Sore Semaunya” chat show, a broadcast widely circulated on social media, the hacker attack was considered one of the three largest in the history of “cyber warfare,” which is now becoming a political tactic to eliminate the most sophisticated enemy in an effort to hinder the work programs of anyone seeking to improve the order of national life in our country today.
Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa’s breakthrough was not only counterattacked by hackers, who were busy receiving new orders to hinder, prevent, or even destroy similar movements attempted by corruptors, state money-stealers, including those involved in the money flow from agencies to various projects, and government funds sitting idle in banks with low interest rates that could potentially harm the state. It also included the Minister of Finance’s firm refusal to pay the mounting debt of the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Train (KCJB), which was the result of loan sharks operating solely for profit without calculating the losses they would incur. The burden of the debt was recklessly transferred to the state budget. (State Budget) when the country’s power is in the hands of Joko Widodo, operated by Luhut Binsar Panjaitan.
Therefore, it is natural that the Chairman of the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI), Bestari Barus, has defended the High-Speed Train Project, stating that it is not causing state losses, as reported by Repelita News Media and also on his personal Instagram post on October 20, 2025.
This defense, amidst the panic of those profiting from the KCJB project, is intended to be convincing, like the actions of hackers and buzzers who have become increasingly prevalent since several agencies and institutions have been in a state of panic over the Minister of Finance’s initiative to crack down on anyone who interferes with the flow of government funds for national development. Bestari Barus also wants to emphasize that the KCJB project should not be considered a state loss. It is clear that the KCJB debt will be charged to the state budget.
So, this distorted political understanding of politicians is precisely the attitude of members of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) who are furious about the initiative. The Minister of Finance is investigating all state-owned enterprises (SOEs) that could be involved in the funding disruptions, which could be disrupted or even completely cut off.
Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa’s steadfastness has been tested, as seen when he faced the attacks from governors with ease. Despite the attacks, governors from various regions had to return home in disgrace, faced by the Minister of Finance alone, without any comment from the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Therefore, it is highly anticipated that the Minister of Finance’s firm stance regarding taking action against several key officials involved in the financial sector—Customs and Taxation—will be proven soon, not merely empty talk. Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa’s stance, which one observer described as unconcerned with other ministries—because he is truly obedient and subservient to the President—appears to be truly valid and valid. After all, even Luhut Binsar Panjaitan, with his numerous positions, was left floundering by the Minister of Finance, Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, who appeared to be acting as an assistant to the President, not being carried out by the other assistants. Others.
So, Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa’s role as President Prabowo Subianto’s assistant has truly left many feeling like they’re about to be shaved off. This includes several ministers from the Red and White Cabinet who appeared to be arrogant, leaving the Minister of Finance alone to give a press statement, as they were supposed to be attending a meeting. Among the ministers who appeared arrogant were Zulkifli Hasan, Airlangga Hartarto, and Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono, when pressed by journalists to give a press statement on the results of their recent meeting with the Minister of Finance. However, after posing for a photo with Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, all the ministers, with arrogant and seemingly insulting manners, left Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa alone to give a press statement. This implies that they wanted to ostracize the Minister of Finance, as Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa seemed out of step with their desired style and taste.
So, it’s indeed to do good and do what’s best for the challenges and obstacles facing the people are truly formidable. This includes those from among our own colleagues—fellow ministers—and even more so from the thugs who only want to undermine this country. **
Banten, October 20, 2025
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