Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo resigned on July 27, ending his second term early and prompting the appointment of Senior Deputy Governor Destry Damayanti as acting governor.\n\nIndonesia's state secretariat said President Prabowo Subianto accepted Warjiyo's resignation, which the central bank described as voluntary and based on personal reasons. Warjiyo had led the bank since 2018 and was serving a term scheduled to run through 2028.\n\nThe abrupt departure drew attention from investors because the central bank sets monetary policy and is legally independent. Reuters reported that the rupiah and Indonesian assets weakened after the announcement and that analysts raised questions about policy continuity. Those market concerns are assessments, not evidence that the government directed the resignation.\n\nDamayanti provides institutional continuity while the formal process for selecting a permanent governor proceeds. Bank Indonesia said its policy framework and operations would continue under existing law.\n\nSource: ANTARA News, reporting the government announcement — https://en.antaranews.com/news/424103/bank-indonesia-governor-perry-warjiyo-resigns\n\nSource: ANTARA News, reporting Bank Indonesia's statement — https://en.antaranews.com/news/424112/bank-indonesia-confirms-perry-warjiyo-resigned-for-personal-reasons\n\nSource: Reuters — https://www.investing.com/news/economy-news/indonesia-faces-test-of-central-bank-independence-after-governors-shock-exit-4813275
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Indonesia names interim central-bank chief after governor’s surprise resignation
Perry Warjiyo resigned for personal reasons before completing his second term, and Senior Deputy Governor Destry Damayanti is serving as acting governor.
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