Yudhoyono Appoints Nafsiah Mboi New Health Minister

Bogor (Antara Bali) - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has named Nafsiah Mboi as the new health minister to replace minister Endang Sedyaningsih, who recently died from cancer.

"I have seen her experience, capability and service, as well her commitment to public health," President Yudhoyono said when making the announcement at Bogor Presidential Palace here on Wednesday.

President Yudhoyono also announced that he had named Rudi Rudiandini, a professor of oil and gas engineering at state Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), as deputy minister of energy and mineral resources to replace Widjajono Partowidagdo, who also recently died while mountain climbing.

"I think he also has skills, knowledge and experience, as well as commitment to advance our energy and mineral resources," he said regarding Rudi's appointment.

President Yudhoyono, meanwhile, named to the post of head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) to Muhammad Chaitb Basri to replace Gita Wirjawan, the trade minister, who previously held it.(IGT?DWA)