Jakarta, September 9, 2025 — Sri Mulyani Indrawati officially ended her tenure as Indonesia's Minister of Finance on Tuesday morning, following President Prabowo Subianto's cabinet reshuffle.
In the handover ceremony to her successor, Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, Sri Mulyani delivered a heartfelt farewell. She declared that she is now returning to life as an ordinary citizen and appealed to the public to respect her privacy starting today.
"I bid farewell this morning, and I humbly ask that from this moment onwards you respect our privacy, or my personal space as an ordinary citizen," Sri Mulyani said in her speech.
Reflecting on her years at the Finance Ministry, Sri Mulyani expressed deep gratitude for the trust and responsibility she had carried. She acknowledged the challenges of leading the nation's finances and asked forgiveness for any shortcomings.
"No ivory is without cracks, no human is without flaws. In fulfilling this responsibility, there were certainly mistakes and shortcomings. For that, with all humility, I sincerely apologize," he commented.
The farewell ceremony was attended by Finance Ministry officials, to whom Sri Mulyani delivered one final message: uphold integrity, professionalism, and dedication in carrying out their duties for the welfare of the people and the stability of the nation.

Source: The Nusantara Times, September 9, 2025