Ministers in the Red and White Cabinet recently convened at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta to address the plight of PT Sritex employees who were laid off. The meeting centered on Prabowo’s directive for ministers to find solutions for the affected workers. Attendees included Minister of Manpower Yassierli, Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi, and PT Sritex Curator Nurma Sadikin.
During the meeting, Prasetyo underscored the president’s concern for the workers and stressed the urgency of resolving the issues following PT Sritex’s bankruptcy declaration in October 2024. The primary objective is to rehire approximately 8,000 employees within the textile sector with a new working scheme. Minister Yassierli praised the curator’s efforts to potentially rehire former Sritex employees within the next two weeks.
Additionally, Prabowo’s commitment to offering support and guidance is anticipated to provide relief to PT Sritex employees impacted by the layoffs. The Ministry of Manpower is actively working to protect the rights of PT Sritex Group workers by ensuring they receive layoff compensation and other standard entitlements. The PT Sritex Curator Team is currently in the process of identifying investors to manage Sritex’s assets under a new scheme, ultimately leading to the reemployment of the laid-off workers. This initiative aims to bring stability to the affected employees and offer a resolution to their current predicament.