Several ministers in the Red and White Cabinet convened at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta to address the plight of PT Sritex employees who were recently laid off. The meeting, chaired by Prabowo, focused on finding solutions for the affected workers. Attendees included 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 emphasized the urgency of resolving the issues faced by PT Sritex since its bankruptcy declaration in October 2024. The primary goal is to rehire approximately 8,000 employees with a new working scheme within the textile sector. Minister Yassierli commended the effort of the curator to potentially rehire 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 taking steps to safeguard the rights of PT Sritex Group workers, ensuring they receive layoff compensation and other normative rights. The PT Sritex Curator Team is currently in the process of selecting investors to manage Sritex’s assets under a new scheme, with the ultimate aim of reemploying the laid-off workers. This strategic move is intended to bring stability to the affected employees and provide a solution to their current predicament.
