Several ministers in the Red and White Cabinet came together at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta to discuss the plight of PT Sritex employees who had been laid off. The meeting was primarily focused on implementing Prabowo’s directive to find solutions for the affected workers. Among those present were Minister of Manpower Yassierli, Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi, and PT Sritex Curator Nurma Sadikin.
During the meeting, Prasetyo emphasized the president’s concern for the workers and stressed the urgency of resolving the issues arising from PT Sritex’s bankruptcy declaration in October 2024. The objective is to rehire approximately 8,000 employees within a new working framework in the textile sector. Minister Yassierli praised the curator’s efforts to potentially rehire former Sritex employees within the next two weeks.
Furthermore, Prabowo’s commitment to providing support and guidance is poised to bring relief to the PT Sritex employees affected by the layoffs. The Ministry of Manpower is actively protecting the rights of PT Sritex Group workers by ensuring they receive layoff compensation and other entitled benefits. The PT Sritex Curator Team is currently in the process of selecting investors to oversee Sritex’s assets under a new scheme, ultimately leading to the reemployment of the laid-off workers. This initiative is aimed at bringing stability to the affected employees and offering a resolution to their current predicament.
