Budi Arie Setiadi, the deputy villages minister, has taken over from Johnny G Plate, who was arrested in May and faces multiple charges of corruption related to a government project to expand internet access.
Mr. Plate denies the allegations.
The project in question caused the state to lose $533 million, according to investigators.
Seven other suspects, including an employee of Huawei's local subsidiary, have been named in the case.
Mr. Plate faces life in prison if found guilty of the charges under Indonesia's anti-corruption law.
President Widodo emphasized that the construction of base transceiver stations (BTS) to improve internet access should continue, despite the ongoing corruption probe.
"We respect the legal process, but the BTS construction relates to public service, particularly for residents in remote regions," he said.
Budi Arie Setiadi was previously the chairman of a volunteer group that supported President Widodo's presidential campaign in 2014.
The cabinet shake-up also saw the inauguration of five deputy ministers and two members of the presidential advisory board.
LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE
Indonesian President Reshuffles Cabinet Amid Corruption Probe, Appoints New Communications Minister
Jakarta, Indonesia - Indonesian President Joko Widodo has appointed a new communications minister and several other officials in a cabinet reshuffle that follows a corruption probe that led to the arrest of the previous communications minister.
17 July 2023 · 10:27 UTC
