President Prabowo Subianto officially inaugurated Bambang Soesatyo along with 25 other national figures as members of the Presidential Advisory Council (Wantimpres) on Friday, October 2, 2026, at the State Palace in Jakarta. The appointments were formalized under Presidential Decree Number 107/P of 2026, establishing a council led by Pratikno as Chairman and Hatta Rajasa as Vice Chairman.
Wantimpres Inauguration at the State Palace
The inauguration ceremony on October 2, 2026, brought together 26 appointed members at the State Palace, where President Prabowo Subianto administered the official oath of office. During the ceremony, the appointees swore to be faithful to the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia and to execute all laws and regulations for the service of the nation and state, while upholding professional ethics and responsibility. According to the Ministry of Secretariat Negara, the newly sworn-in council includes Pratikno as Chairman, Muhammad Hatta Rajasa as Vice Chairman, Muhammad Qodari as Secretary, alongside members such as Sinta Nuriyah Wahid, Quraish Shihab, Agum Gumelar, Chairul Tanjung, Said Aqiel Siradj, Anwar Iskandar, Yahya Cholil Staquf, Jusuf Wanandi, Budi Gunawan, Bambang Soesatyo, Salim Segaf Al-Jufri, Soekarwo, Dato’ Sri Tahir, Rocky Gerung, Ida Bagus Purwalaksana, Philip Kuncoro Wijaya, Budi Santoso Tanuwibowo, Anwar Usman, Mohamad Hatta, Jusuf Hamka, Margarito Kamis, Jacky Manuputty, and Ignasius Jonan. Vice President Gibran Rakabuming, state institution leaders, and several cabinet ministers attended the proceedings.
Appointees Arrive at the Presidential Complex in Formal Suits
Ahead of the ceremony, several prominent appointees including former State Intelligence Agency (BIN) head Budi Gunawan, businessman Jusuf Hamka, Dato’ Sri Tahir, and PAN senior politician Hatta Rajasa arrived at the presidential complex dressed in formal suits with light blue ties, as reported by CNN Indonesia. Jusuf Hamka told reporters he received his invitation at 06.30 WIB that morning, stating that when asked by the state, one must be ready to serve. He noted that he did not initially understand the purpose of the visit, saying, “I don’t understand either, I was just told to come,” but added that he could not refuse when requested by the country. This appointment coincided with financial market activity; Kompas reported that shares of PT Citra Marga Nusaphala Persada Tbk (CMNP) rose 5.80 percent to Rp 1.460 per share on the Indonesia Stock Exchange during the trading session on October 2, 2026. Hamka holds 4.04 percent of CMNP shares directly and 59.35 percent via BP2S SG/BNP Paribas Wealth Management Singapore Branch.
Jusuf Hamka’s Background
Born on December 5, 1957, as Jauw A Loen or Alun Joseph, Jusuf Hamka is the fourth of seven children from a moderate Chinese family. He converted to Islam in 1981 at age 23, a decision influenced by Buya Hamka. Before his success in the toll road industry, he worked as a street vendor, a timber businessman, and a tractor operator for a construction project earning Rp 750,000 per month. His career changed after joining CMNP, leading to his involvement in toll projects including Cileunyi-Sumedang-Dawuan, Soreang-Pasirkoja, Waru-Juanda, Bogor Outer Ring Road, Depok-Antasari, and Cawang-Tanjung Priok. He has also been active in social activities and politics.
Bambang Soesatyo Legislative Background
Bambang Soesatyo enters the advisory council as a member of the House of Representatives (DPR RI). His parliamentary career spans nearly 20 years, beginning after he was elected from the Central Java VII constituency in the 2009 election. Within the Golkar Party, he served as General Treasurer under Aburizal Bakrie and as Deputy General Chairman under both Airlangga Hartarto and Bahlil Lahadalia. State recognition for his service includes the Bintang Mahaputera Adipradana awarded by President Joko Widodo on August 14, 2024, and the Bintang Jasa Utama in 2020.
Did You Know? Bambang Soesatyo received the Bintang Mahaputera Adipradana from President Joko Widodo in August 2024 based on Presidential Decrees Number 105/TK/TH 2024 and 108/TK/TH 2024 for his tenure leading the MPR RI.
