First Development Cabinet - Reshuffle

Reshuffle

Suharto announced a reshuffle of the Cabinet in September 1971. The changes were:

• M Dahlan was replaced by Mukti Ali as Minister of Religious Affairs.
• Mursalin was replaced by M Sadli as Minister of Manpower. Sadli will also retain his position as Chairman of the Investment Council.
• Sarbini was replaced by Subroto as Minister of Transmigration and Cooperatives.
• AM Tambunan was replaced by HMS Mintaredja as Minister of Social Affairs.
• Harsono Tjokroaminoto was replaced by Emil Salim as State Minister of Administrative Reform. Emil will also retain his position as Vice Chairman of the National Development Planning Body (BAPPENAS).
• The Deputy Commandership of ABRI was created, with Maraden Panggabean being appointed to the position.
• The Chairmanship of BAPPENAS, which was then held by Widjojo Nitisastro was given Ministerial rank.
• The State Ministership of Government Liaison with the MPRS, DPR, and DPA was abolished.