Instead of protests, the presidential palace saw members of Prabowo’s Cabinet in official attire as they attended the inauguration of two new ministers who were sworn in at about 3pm local time.

Djamari Chaniago was appointed as Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs while Erick Thohir was made the country’s sports minister.

The two positions were left vacant when Prabowo reshuffled his Cabinet on Sep 8 that came on the heels of deadly protests last month.

Prior to Wednesday’s inauguration, Erick, 55, was Minister of State Owned Enterprises. He first took to the role in 2019 during the administration of former President Joko Widodo. In October 2024, he was reappointed to the same position in Prabowo’s Red and White Cabinet. He has also been the chairman of the Football Association of Indonesia since 2023.

Speaking to the media after his swearing-in, Erick said that he does not yet know who will replace him as state owned enterprises minister.

Meanwhile, Djamari is a 76-year-old retired Indonesian Army general and currently a member of Prabowo’s Gerindra party. According to Antara, he has held strategic military positions, such as the Commander of the Army Strategic Reserve Command from 1998 to 1999.