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February 13, 2025 | 07:05 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The recent announcement of Deddy Corbuzier's appointment as the Defense Minister's Special Staff for Social and Public Communications on Tuesday, February 11, has sparked public controversy. This appointment adds to the list of celebrities holding positions in President Prabowo Subianto's administration.
A List of Celebrities in Prabowo Subianto's Government
1. Giring Ganesha - Deputy Minister of Culture
Musician and politician, Giring Ganesha, was officially sworn in as the Deputy Minister of Culture by President Prabowo on Monday, October 21, 2024. Before his inauguration, Giring was one of the strong candidates for the position in the Merah Putih Cabinet and had met with Prabowo at the latter's residence on Jalan Kertanegara, South Jakarta.
2. Raffi Ahmad - President's Special Envoy for Youth Development and Art Workers
Prabowo appointed Raffi Ahmad as the President's Special Envoy for Youth Development and Art Workers at the State Palace, Jakarta, on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Raffi's appointment was formalized on Presidential Decree Number 76/M of 2024 signed by the President on October 21, 2024, in Jakarta.
3. Yovie Widianto - President's Special Staff for Creative Economy
Prabowo appointed Yovie Widianto, founder and leader of the music group Kahitna as the President's Special Staff for Creative Economy. His appointment was based on Presidential Decree Number 75/M of 2024. His inauguration took place alongside the appointment of the President's Special Advisors and Special Envoys at the State Palace on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.
4. Raline Shah - Special Staff for the Minister of Communication and Digital
Minister of Communication and Digital (Komdigi), Meutya Hafid, appointed well-known actress Raline Rahmat Shah or Raline Shah as her Special Staff for Global Partnership and Digital Education. This appointment is stated in Komdigi Ministerial Decree Number 7 of 2025.
Meutya explained that Raline's role will involve strengthening the ministry's global communication network and educating the public about digital technology. She emphasized that this appointment was based not only on her popularity as a celebrity but also on her experience as an artist.
Eka Yudha Saputra and Dede Leni Mardianti contributed to the writing of this article.
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