JAKARTA — The government under the leadership of President Prabowo Subianto continues to strengthen its commitment to improving the welfare of workers throughout the country.
The government’s main focus is directed at increasing the national minimum wage and strengthening social security for workers to create more equitable social justice.
President Prabowo Subianto emphasized that he always stands at the forefront in fighting for workers’ rights.
Moreover, the Head of State assessed that in reality workers are the backbone of the country, so it is only right that they receive proper protection and welfare.
Therefore, the government implemented a minimum wage increase policy to improve the standard of living of workers, including improving the social security system for them.
“Workers are the backbone of the country, and they must receive proper protection and welfare,” said President Prabowo.
“We are committed to increasing the minimum wage, improving the social security system, and providing more protection for workers,” said President Prabowo in his speech in Jakarta.
In a press statement at the Presidential Palace, President Prabowo announced an increase in the average national minimum wage of 6.5 percent for 2025.
He said the decision was taken after in-depth discussions with union leaders.
According to the Head of State, the policy of increasing the minimum wage is one of the most important things to ensure social security for workers in Indonesia.
“As we know, this minimum wage is a very important social safety net,” said President Prabowo.
In addition, the government is also rolling out additional welfare programs in the form of providing nutritious food for children and pregnant women from low-income working families.
“On average, each child and pregnant woman will be given IDR 10,000 per day to meet the need for adequate quality nutrition,” explained President Prabowo.
In the social protection sector, the Director of BPJS Employment Membership, Pramudya Iriawan Buntoro, emphasized that his party is expanding the membership of the employment social security program.
The expansion of participation for poor and vulnerable workers is based on the National Integrated Socio-Economic Data (DTSEN).
“There are approximately 30 million vulnerable workers who are the target of protection,” said Pramudya.
Deputy Minister of Manpower, Immanuel Ebenezer, also supports the move.
“We will continue to push for palm oil workers and other informal workers to not escape the state’s attention,” he stressed.
Synergy between the central government, regional governments, and community elements is expected to strengthen labor protection for the sake of creating equitable and sustainable development. (*)
