A group of ministers from the Red and White Cabinet convened at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta to discuss the plight of PT Sritex employees who had been laid off. The main objective of the meeting was to address 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 reiterated the president’s concern for the workers and stressed the urgency of resolving the issues faced by PT Sritex since its bankruptcy declaration in October 2024. The ultimate goal is to rehire approximately 8,000 employees with a new working arrangement in the textile sector. Minister Yassierli applauded the curator’s efforts in working towards the potential rehiring of former Sritex employees within the next two weeks.
Furthermore, Prabowo’s commitment to providing support and guidance is expected to bring relief to 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 layoff compensation along with other entitlements. The PT Sritex Curator Team is currently in the process of selecting investors to oversee Sritex’s assets under a new scheme, ultimately leading to the reemployment of the laid-off workers. This strategic step aims to bring stability to the affected employees and offer a viable solution to their current predicament.
