This is a summary of podcast that features a discussion with three trade union representatives about the employment status of online motorbike taxi drivers in Indonesia, highlighting different perspectives on how these workers should be classified and protected.
The current market environment in Indonesia presents significant challenges for the garment sector from a social security perspective. Recent discussions with Indonesia stakeholders have revealed growing concerns about Indonesia’s competitive position in the global business landscape, particularly in labour-intensive industries. The garment sector, predominantly employing women, faces increasing operational costs, notably affected by the minimum […]
Recently, I attended a discussion about Indonesia’s revised employment insurance system and came away with some interesting insights about the gap between international standards, system design, and public perception.
This is a summary of meeting with trade unions at ILO Jakarta Office on March 24.
As the Social Protection Program Manager at the International Labour Organization’s Country Office for Indonesia and Timor-Leste, I recently presented an analysis of the pressing need for pension reform in Indonesia. The country faces rapid demographic changes and inadequate pension coverage, and our analysis aims to provide crucial insights into the challenges ahead and potential solutions.
We held a technical meeting on August 20 with Indonesian trade unions on pension reforms, and listened and discussed the Indonesian Government’s proposal.
Note: This article was prepared to respond to an Indonesian media company that interviewed me recently. In recent days, there has been news that the number of middle-class residents has decreased by more than 8.5 million people since 2018. The LPEM UI study stated that the class considered economically stable comprises 52 million people, but […]
I visited one of the BPJS Employment (BPJS-TK) offices to learn about the implementation of social insurance programmes in Indonesia. BPJS-TK has different offices with various functions. This office is the first-class office, which is the largest branch office after the head office. The office has about 30 staff members, including 20 staff members working in the membership division and 10 staff members working in the service division. The service division staff members are divided into two groups: three officers provide front-end services, and the rest provide back-office support.
In recent years, Indonesia has made significant strides in reforming its social security system, with a focus on enhancing protection for workers and their families. The Government of Indonesia (GoI) has introduced a series of policy measures aimed at addressing key challenges in the areas of unemployment protection, old-age income security, and maternity benefits.
Bluebird Taxi is the biggest, most trusted and most famous taxi company in Jakarta. With millions of Bluebird Taxi on the road, it is impossible to avoid them and every foreigner visiting Jakarta is bound to take a Bluebird at least once. For expats stationed in Jakarta, Bluebird has become an everyday vehicle, and we always take a taxi for a short trip around the city.
