The nomination for the Governor of Bank Indonesia (BI) will be submitted by President Joko Widodo to the House of Representatives (DPR) for a fit and proper test. Incumbent Perry Warjiyo is reportedly to be nominated for a second term (2023-2028).
According to *Katadata*, citing *Reuters*, three sources stated that Jokowi will not propose any other candidates. However, this information has not been confirmed by the Presidential Palace or BI. The nomination is reportedly to be submitted today, Wednesday (22/2/2023), or tomorrow.
The term of office for the Governor of BI is five years. The Governor can be reappointed for one additional term.
According to Law Number 3 of 2004 concerning Amendments to Law Number 23 of 1999 concerning Bank Indonesia, the candidate for Governor of BI is proposed and then appointed by the President with the approval of the DPR.
Perry, born in Sukoharjo 64 years ago, is an alumnus of the Faculty of Economics, Gadjah Mada University (UGM) Yogyakarta, class of 1982. He earned a master's degree from Iowa State University in 1989 and a Ph.D. from the same university in 1991.
According to the BI website, before becoming governor in 2018, Perry served as Deputy Governor of BI from 2013-2018.
He also previously served as Assistant Governor for Monetary, Macroprudential, and International Policies.
He held this position after serving as Executive Director of the BI's Economic Research and Monetary Policy Department.
Perry Warjiyo's Net Worth
Based on the State Officials' Wealth Report (LHKPN) from the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), Perry's total assets amount to Rp45.25 billion. This wealth was calculated in 2021 and reported on March 11, 2022.
This amount includes land and buildings; transportation and machinery; other movable assets; securities; cash; and other assets.
Perry has no recorded debts.
Here is a breakdown of Perry Warjiyo's assets based on the KPK's LHKPN:
* Land and buildings: Rp14,910,000,000
* Transportation and machinery: Rp375,000,000
* Other movable assets: Rp1,032,000,000
* Securities: Rp15,089,919,116
* Cash and cash equivalents: Rp6,762,504,553
* Other assets: Rp7,085,379,367
* Debt: 0
* Total assets: Rp45,254,803,036