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Indonesia ratifies ILO Convention 188 to ensure fishers' protection

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... Read More


Danantara buys ride-hailing shares to cut driver fees to 8 percent

Jakarta, May 1 -- The government, through Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund Danantara, has acquired shares in certain ride-hailing companies with the aim of limiting their commission fees to 8 percent... Read More


RI, Malaysia boost cooperation against transnational drug trafficking

Jakarta, May 1 -- Indonesia and Malaysia share responsibility for protecting the region from drug trafficking, Indonesia's National Narcotics Agency (BNN) said following a bilateral meeting with Malay... Read More


May Day 2026: Prabowo pledges affordable housing near industrial areas

Jakarta, May 1 -- President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed his commitment to providing decent and affordable housing for workers. In his remarks, the President said the government has developed hundreds... Read More


May Day 2026: Prabowo announces task force to prevent layoffs

Jakarta, May 1 -- President Prabowo Subianto assured that he will continue to protect workers' interests, including from the threats of layoffs, as part of government's efforts to ensure public welfar... Read More


May Day: Prabowo caps ride-hailing commissions at 8 percent

Jakarta, May 1 -- President Prabowo Subianto has signed Presidential Regulation No. 27 of 2026, capping the commission fees that ride-hailing platforms can deduct from drivers' earnings at a maximum o... Read More


May Day: Prabowo unveils policies to boost workers' welfare

Jakarta, May 1 -- President Prabowo Subianto announced a series of policies and directives to improve the welfare of Indonesian workers during the 2026 International Workers' Day event at the National... Read More


President Prabowo sets up task force on layoffs, labor welfare

Jakarta, May 1 -- President Prabowo Subianto said he has issued a presidential decree to establish a task force on layoffs mitigation and labor welfare. "I have issued Presidential Decree No. 10 of 2... Read More


President Prabowo to open museum honoring labor activist Marsinah

Jakarta, May 1 -- President Prabowo Subianto said he will travel to Nganjuk, East Java, this month to inaugurate the Marsinah Museum. "This month, I will go to Nglundo Village in Nganjuk, East Java, ... Read More


President Prabowo pushes completion of Manpower Bill this year

Jakarta, May 1 -- President Prabowo Subianto said he has instructed his ministers to work with the House of Representatives (DPR) to finalize the Manpower Bill this year. "I have instructed the Minis... Read More