Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has appointed Mohammad Jumhur Hidayat as the new Minister of the Environment.
The appointment was announced by the presidential palace on April 27, 2026, as part of a cabinet reshuffle.
Jumhur is known as a labor union leader and has been active in various national labor issues.
He replaces Hanif Faisol Nurofiq, who had held the position since late 2024.
During his tenure, Hanif was known for handling several major investigations related to environmental issues.
This change is seen as one of the key steps in revitalizing President Prabowo’s cabinet.
Jumhur’s appointment is expected to bring a fresh perspective to the ministry responsible for these strategic issues.
With a background in the labor movement, he is considered to understand the issues facing workers, industry, and the environmental impact on the lower classes.
A number of observers believe that future environmental policy approaches may place greater emphasis on balancing investment, labor, and sustainability.
This move also indicates that environmental issues remain a key priority for the government amid the national economic growth agenda.
The public is now awaiting the ministry’s new policy direction and priorities under Jumhur Hidayat’s leadership.