Kaesang Appoints I Putu Yoga Saputra as Acting Secretary-General of PSI to Replace Raja Juli

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Kaesang Pangarep, the Chairman of the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI), has appointed I Putu Yoga Saputra as the Acting Secretary-General of PSI.

Yoga takes over from Raja Juli Antoni, the Minister of Forestry, who has stepped down from his post as Secretary-General of PSI.

"According to the Decree of the Central Leadership Council of the Indonesian Solidarity Party No: 520/SK/DPP/2026, I hereby introduce Mr. I Putu Yoga Saputra, who officially takes on the responsibility as the Acting Secretary-General of the Indonesian Solidarity Party," said PSI Deputy Chairman Andy Budiman to Kompas.com on Thursday (12/11/2026).

Andy explained that Yoga previously served as the Deputy Secretary-General of PSI. He highlighted Yoga's track record in strengthening the party's organizational structure.

"Previously, Yoga was the Deputy Secretary-General and has a proven record in enhancing our party's organizational structure," he added.

Earlier reports indicated that Minister of Forestry Raja Juli Antoni announced his resignation from the Secretary-General position of PSI. He stated that he had communicated this decision directly to Kaesang Pangarep.

"Today, I have submitted my resignation letter and communicated directly with the Chairman of PSI, Mas Kaesang Pangarep," Raja said in a statement on Monday (9/11/2026).

He explained that his resignation was due to his desire to focus on assisting President Prabowo Subianto in his role as Minister of Forestry.

"There are many directives from President Prabowo regarding the development of the forestry sector, such as rehabilitating forests, restoring ecosystems, and preserving our biodiversity, especially after forest fires," he said.