A gathering of ministers from the Red and White Cabinet took place at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta to address the plight of PT Sritex employees who were recently laid off. The primary focus of the meeting was the directive from Prabowo for the ministers to find solutions to assist 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 emphasized the president’s concern for the workers and stressed the urgency of resolving the issues faced by PT Sritex after its bankruptcy declaration in October 2024. The objective is to rehire approximately 8,000 employees with a new working arrangement in the textile sector. Minister Yassierli praised the efforts of the curator in ensuring that former Sritex employees have the possibility of being rehired within the next two weeks.
Additionally, Prabowo’s dedication to providing support and guidance is expected to bring relief to PT Sritex employees impacted by the layoffs. The Ministry of Manpower is actively advocating for the rights of PT Sritex Group workers by ensuring they receive appropriate compensation and other entitlements. The PT Sritex Curator Team is currently in the process of identifying investors to oversee Sritex’s assets under a new scheme, which will ultimately lead to the rehiring of the laid-off workers. This initiative aims to bring stability to the affected employees and offer a resolution to their current predicament.
