A meeting was held at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta by several ministers from the Red and White Cabinet to discuss the issue of PT Sritex employees who were laid off. The meeting was centered around Prabowo’s directive for ministers to find solutions for the affected workers. Key attendees included 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 challenges faced by PT Sritex following its bankruptcy declaration in October 2024. The objective is to rehire approximately 8,000 employees with a new working arrangement in the textile industry. Minister Yassierli praised the curator’s efforts in potentially rehiring former Sritex employees within the next two weeks.
Additionally, Prabowo’s commitment to providing support and guidance is expected to bring relief to 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 entitlements. The PT Sritex Curator Team is in the process of selecting investors to oversee Sritex’s assets under a new scheme, which will ultimately result in the reemployment of the laid-off workers. This initiative aims to bring stability to the affected employees and offer a resolution to their current circumstances.
