Jakarta, May 1 -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has signed Presidential Regulation No. 25 of 2026, ratifying International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention 188 to ensure the protection and welfare of fishers across Indonesia.

"I have just signed Presidential Regulation No. 25 of 2026 regarding the Ratification of International Labour Organization Convention No. 188, to ensure the protection and welfare of fishing vessel crews," he announced at the International Workers' Day commemoration in Jakarta on Friday.

The ratification is part of the government's strategic efforts to strengthen labor protections, particularly for fishing crew members who have historically faced significant challenges regarding workplace safety and wel...