A group of ministers from 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 focus of the meeting was on finding solutions for the affected workers, following a directive from Prabowo. Among those in attendance 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 need to urgently resolve the issues stemming from PT Sritex’s bankruptcy declaration in October 2024. The objective is to rehire approximately 8,000 employees with a revised working arrangement in the textile sector. Minister Yassierli praised the efforts of the curator in facilitating the potential rehiring of former Sritex employees within the next two weeks.
Prabowo’s commitment to providing support and guidance is expected to bring relief to the laid-off PT Sritex employees. The Ministry of Manpower is actively working to protect the rights of PT Sritex Group workers by ensuring they receive layoff compensation and other entitlements. The PT Sritex Curator Team is currently in the process of identifying investors to manage Sritex’s assets under a new scheme, with the aim of reinstating the laid-off workers. This initiative seeks to bring stability to the affected employees and offer a resolution to their current predicament.