Jakarta: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has appointed Suyudi Ario Seto as the country’s new National Police Chief, replacing General Listyo Sigit Prabowo in a major reshuffle of the administration’s senior leadership.

Suyudi, who previously headed Indonesia’s National Narcotics Agency, was approved by the House of Representatives before being formally sworn in by President Prabowo at the State Palace in Jakarta. He was appointed alongside Wahyu Hadiningrat, who became Deputy National Police Chief.

The appointment was formalised through presidential decrees issued on October 1. During the inauguration ceremony, Suyudi took an oath pledging loyalty to Indonesia’s Constitution and promising to carry out his responsibilities in accordance with the country’s laws and regulations.

Suyudi brings extensive experience within Indonesia’s police and security institutions. Before becoming police chief, he served as head of the National Narcotics Agency, a position he had held since August 2025. He joined the Indonesian police after graduating from the Police Academy in 1994.

His appointment followed parliamentary approval of President Prabowo’s nomination. The relevant parliamentary commission unanimously endorsed Suyudi after a confirmation process in which he outlined priorities including legal reform, anti-corruption measures, counter-narcotics operations, national security and the development of police personnel.

The leadership change also resulted in a new role for Listyo Sigit Prabowo. After serving as national police chief since January 2021, Listyo was appointed head of the Presidential Staff Office. Former army chief Dudung Abdurachman, who previously held that position, became Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs.

The police leadership transition is part of a wider cabinet reshuffle announced by Prabowo. Arrmanatha Nasir was appointed foreign minister, replacing Sugiono, while several other senior government positions were also changed.

The reshuffle places Suyudi at the head of Indonesia’s approximately 450,000-member police force. His stated priorities indicate that the new leadership will focus on law enforcement, public security, anti-corruption efforts and combating narcotics-related crime while maintaining the constitutional role of the police.

The change comes as the Prabowo administration continues to reorganise key institutions during the current presidential term. The new police leadership will now be responsible for setting operational priorities and managing the country’s national law-enforcement organisation.

Suyudi’s appointment therefore represents both a change in police leadership and part of a broader restructuring of senior positions within the Indonesian government.