Indonesia appoints union chief as environment minister

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has appointed a labour union chief as the country's new environment minister. The appointment was announced by the presidential palace on Monday, April 27, 2026. The new minister replaces Hanif Faisol Nurofiq, who oversaw several high-profile environmental investigations during his tenure which began in late 2024. This cabinet change signals a potential shift in the ministry's priorities under the new administration.