First Sjahrir Cabinet - Changes

Changes

There were several changes over the short life of this cabinet. On 5 December 1945, Minister of Finance Soenarjo Kolopaking and Minister of Social Affairs Adjidarmo Tjokronegoro resigned and were replaced by Soerachman Tjokroadisoerjo and Spedarsono respectively. On 3 January 1946, State Minister Rasjidi was appointed Minister of Religious Affairs, heading the new ministry established the same day. The following day, Muhammad Natsir took over Amir Sjarifuddin's job as Minister of Information. On 7 January 1946, Soegiono Josodiningrat was appointed to replace Junior Minister People's Security Abdul Murad and the name of the ministry was changed to the Ministry of Defense.

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