Several ministers from the Red and White Cabinet convened at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta to discuss the issue of laid-off PT Sritex employees. The main focus of the meeting was Prabowo’s directive for ministers to find solutions for the affected workers. Among the attendees were Minister of Manpower Yassierli, Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi, and PT Sritex Curator Nurma Sadikin.
During the meeting, Prasetyo underscored the president’s concern for the workers and stressed the importance of addressing the challenges faced by PT Sritex since 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 efforts of the curator in facilitating the potential rehiring of former Sritex employees within the next two weeks.
Furthermore, Prabowo’s commitment to providing assistance and guidance is expected to alleviate the plight of 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 appropriate compensation for their layoffs and other entitlements. The PT Sritex Curator Team is currently in the process of identifying investors to manage Sritex’s assets under a new framework, which will pave the way for the reemployment of the laid-off workers. This initiative is aimed at bringing stability to the affected employees and offering a resolution to their current predicament.
