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Jokowi Cabinet Shows Cracks With Finance Chief Weighing Exit
- Indrawati among ministers mulling to resign amid cabinet rift
- Jokowi’s support for Prabowo is dividing cabinet, sources say
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Indonesian President Joko Widodo’s behind-the-scenes backing of a presidential candidate is fracturing his government, with several ministers weighing resignation.
Among them is Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati, who has been integral in steadying Southeast Asia’s largest economy, according to people who asked not to be named discussing sensitive information. Others who are considering leaving their posts include Foreign Affairs Minister Retno Marsudi and Minister of Public Works and Housing Basuki Hadimuljono, the people said.