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The shoe industry, as well as textiles and textile products, are still relied upon for job creation. In the past two years, layoffs have continued to negatively impact the performance of this labor-intensive sector.

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Layoffs Still Loom over the Labor-Intensive Sector

The shoe industry, as well as textiles and textile products, are still relied upon for job creation. In the past two years, layoffs have continued to negatively impact the performance of this labor-intensive sector.

Policy to Prevent Layoffs Deemed Urgent

The more important thing now is to issue a preventive measure to curb the spread of waves of layoffs in 2023.

8 Billion Population Milestone

How long will Earth be able to accommodate humans? The 8 billion population milestone reminds us how important demographic or population aspects are for the journey of the nation and the world.

Wage Increase Should Be More Proportional

If the 2023 minimum wage is still based on the formula stated in Government Regulation No. 36 of 2021, an increase in inflation will continue to erode the buying power of the workers.

SEZs Expected to Boost Exports, Employment

Indonesia currently has 19 SEZs. Of these, 12 are in operation and the remaining seven are under construction. Among the total SEZs, 11 are for industry and the rest for tourism.

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Ida Fauziyah: Layoff Should be the Last Option

Ida Fauziyah highlighted the challenges faced by the government as well as the possible solutions to be taken to cope with the labor problems amid the surge in Covid-19 cases and the implementation of the PPKM Darurat

Unemployment Expected to Increase Further

The unemployment rate is expected to exceed initial projections as more people lose jobs as a result of COVID-19.

Involving All Parties in Omnibus Bill Deliberation

The deliberation on the omnibus bill on job creation should be carried out in depth by involving all interested parties. The bargaining power of workers needs to be maintained.

Politics of Omnibus Law

The discourse on the omnibus law, which originally aimed only at improving the investment climate and employment, has now expanded into the political field.

Non-Permanent Employees Receive No Idul Fitri Allowance

Non-permanent or contract employees at government offices, both in central and regional administrations, will not receive Idul Fitri allowances as there is no regulation on the issue.

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