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Indonesian Lawmakers Face Division Over Key Provisions of Manpower Protection Bill

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Lawmakers in Indonesia are expected to pass the Manpower Protection Bill this week. The bill remains contentious, with divided views between employers and labor groups regarding key provisions, including minimum wage calculations, outsourcing rules, and fixed-term employment contracts (PKWT). Said Iqbal, president of the Confederation of Indonesian Trade Unions (KSPI), stated that mediation between the labor group and the Indonesian Employers Association (Apindo) had not found common ground.

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Why it matters

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The legislation introduces major policy shifts regarding minimum wage and labor practices nationwide. The labor group has issued a draft highlighting 10 key issues, such as strict limitations on outsourcing and prohibiting fixed-term contracts for full-time positions. Demonstrations are underway, with the federation demanding a minimum wage increase of between 7.5 percent and 9.5 percent for provincial and city minimum wages.

Indonesia is currently drafting the PFII bill, and the Finance Minister attended a meeting with the House Commission XI.

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Who's involved

  • IndonesiaThe nation where the bill introduces major policy shifts regarding minimum wage and labor practices.
  • house of representativesThe legislative body expected to pass the Manpower Protection Bill.
  • Prabowo SubiantoPresident of the Republic of Indonesia.
  • Said IqbalPresident of the Confederation of Indonesian Trade Unions and special advisor to President Prabowo Subianto.

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    Regulatory action could raise labor costs, impacting core operational expenses for service providers.

  • finance ministrySpeculative

    The finance ministry might face challenges managing the economic fallout of increased labor costs and investment deterrence.

  • ToyotaSpeculative

    Increased labor costs and rigidity from the bill might raise operational expenses for Toyota.

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