Moeldoko Encourages Employment BPJS Membership For Informal Sector Workers

JAKARTA - Presidential Chief of Staff Dr. Moeldoko reiterated the importance of BPJS Employment membership, especially for workers in the informal sector who are classified as vulnerable workers.

The retired TNI Commander said that the employment social security protection program was the best solution to protect those closest to them from work risks that might impact survival.

"I thank BPJS Ketenagakerjaan for consistently providing guaranteed protection for all workers. Even so, I ask that the payment realization time be accelerated," Moeldoko ordered.

Compensation

On Monday January 16, Moeldoko accompanied by all ranks of the Presidential Staff Office (KSP) together with the Membership Director of BPJS Employment, Zainudin, handed over death benefits to the heirs of the deceased. Sandjaja, as a security guard at the KSP secretariat office.

It is known that Sandjaja, who died while on duty last year, is survived by his wife and 4-year-old daughter. The heirs of the deceased who have worked since 2015 received compensation of IDR 342 million and educational scholarships from kindergarten to university for their children.

“All workers have a very big contribution to the organization or company. We have a high appreciation for everyone who has done a good job. Even so, I appeal to all levels, both informal workers and professionals, to join BPJS Employment," Moeldoko appealed.

Meanwhile, the BPJS Ketenagakerjaan Membership Director said that BPJS membership for honorary and informal workers had increased by almost 70 percent from previous years. Among the informal workers who are registered with BPJS Ketenagakerjaan are farmers, fishermen, and workers in the transportation sector.

Informal workers at the central government K/L level, unfortunately, are still not 100 percent registered with BPJS Ketenagakerjaan. The reason is, there are still confusing regulations related to this.

“We will continue to focus on encouraging the participation of informal workers. Currently, only around 13.5% of registered informal workers are protected. We need to increase this figure, so we are not left behind by Malaysia and the Philippines. So, our target is to become the largest Asian country that protects informal workers," Zainudin said after meeting with Moeldoko.