Jakarta, May 20 -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday ordered Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa to replace customs leadership if officials fail to improve performance and accelerate bureaucratic reforms.

"It is vital that we strengthen the customs and excise office. Finance minister, please immediately make a change if the leadership is not capable," Prabowo said before lawmakers and officials in Jakarta.

Speaking at a plenary session of the House of Representatives, he stressed the government's commitment to fighting corruption, preventing abuse of power and eliminating practices obstructing economic activity.

Prabowo also urged state institutions and officials to work more efficiently in delivering public services...