The inauguration of the Anagata Nusantara Power Investment Management Agency (BP Danantara) by President Prabowo Subianto was canceled on Thursday (7/11) and further decisions are still pending. The certainty of the amount of funds managed by Danantara and the composition of its leadership ranks is still a question.
Even though it has been temporarily postponed, the President Director of PT Kiwoom Sekuritas, Chang-kun Shin, welcomed the formation of the Danantara investment agency under the government of President Prabowo Subianto.
“The formation of BP Danantara could be a hope in stimulating the capital market, because it can increase transactions in the world of capital markets,” said Shin in his statement, Saturday (9/11).
Apart from that, Prabowo is said to have appointed former Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Financial Services Authority (OJK) 2012-2017 Muliaman Darmansyah Hadad as head of BP Danantara and Minister of Investment and Downstreaming Rosan Roeslani as Chairman. Recently, it was also reported that Pandu Patria Sjahrir would join as CEO of Danantara.
Regarding this matter, Shin cannot yet assess what impact the appointment of these trusted officials will have on the capital market. But he believes Pandu has the experience and competence to occupy this position.
“Mr Pandu, we already know his background. He is quite experienced and competent. He was once a stock exchange commissioner and also ran a private company in the financial sector as well,” he said.
“But we still can’t see the impact because currently we are still waiting to see how the BP Danantara Scheme will be in terms of the investment policies made and other policies,” he added. (Z-11)
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**Interview with Muliaman Hadad, President Director of BP Danantara**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Muliaman. There has been significant buzz surrounding the planned inauguration of BP Danantara, which was recently postponed. Can you share your thoughts on the current situation?
**Muliaman Hadad:** Thank you for having me. Yes, it’s true that the inauguration scheduled for November 7 was canceled, which was unexpected for many of us involved. However, we understand that the government needs to ensure everything is in place before moving forward. Clarity on funding and leadership is vital for the agency to function effectively.
**Editor:** What are the key priorities for BP Danantara moving forward, especially in light of this postponement?
**Muliaman Hadad:** Our primary goal remains to manage investments in renewable energy and infrastructure projects that align with national development goals. We’re committed to fostering a sustainable future for Indonesia. We will continue to engage with stakeholders and prepare for the operational readiness of BP Danantara.
**Editor:** How do you think this postponement affects the confidence of business actors in the agency’s future?
**Muliaman Hadad:** While uncertainty can be challenging, I believe business actors understand the complexities involved in establishing a new agency. The enthusiasm and support we’ve received suggest that many are optimistic about BP Danantara’s potential. Once the details are finalized, we anticipate even greater confidence from investors.
**Editor:** Would you say there’s a timeline for when we might see further developments regarding the inauguration and operations of BP Danantara?
**Muliaman Hadad:** While I can’t commit to a specific date, I assure you that we’re actively working with the government to address outstanding questions. We hope to have clearer guidelines soon, and I’m confident that once we have that, we’ll be able to move forward promptly.
**Editor:** Thank you, Muliaman, for your insights. We hope to see progress in the establishment of BP Danantara soon.
**Muliaman Hadad:** Thank you for having me. I’m looking forward to sharing more positive news in the near future.