JAKARTA - The DKI Jakarta Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) hopes that the government can create policy stability, one of which is certainty of the minimum wage formula.
"To the government, we hope that it can create policy stability and legal certainty. One of them is related to the certainty of the minimum wage formula and labor regulations, of course referring to the current conditions," said the Chairman of the DKI Jakarta Chamber of Commerce, Diana Dewi when contacted to respond to the Labor Day warning on May 1.
The DKI Chamber of Commerce also hopes that the government can provide stimulus for industries that are affected by global turmoil (exports-imports) to prevent mass layoffs and strengthen the domestic market and people's purchasing power so that household consumption remains stable.
Another thing that Kadin DKI also hopes for from the government is the simplification of bureaucracy that makes it easier to invest in order to create new employment opportunities.
Meanwhile, for workers, the DKI Chamber of Commerce hopes to prioritize productive dialogue rather than demonstrations to formulate a common solution to business challenges.
"Also work flexibility, where in the midst of economic pressure, we hope workers can understand the need for operational efficiency of companies to maintain business continuity," said Diana.
Workers are also expected to continue to improve their competencies to match the needs of the industry, especially in the face of technological transitions.
"No less important, keep maintaining the atmosphere, so that the May Day commemoration takes place peacefully, orderly, and does not interfere with the wheels of the economy. We hope that labor actions can run safely, peacefully, and orderly," said Diana.
Demonstrations, he said, are a means of conveying aspirations, not to carry out acts of anarchy. He hopes that the demonstration will not be ridden by other parties who want to take advantage of the opportunity.
"Express your aspirations in an orderly manner, so that it does not interfere with other road users, especially to interfere with the economy, especially if investors are afraid, it can certainly have a negative impact as well, both for workers and the country's economy," he said.
Regarding the provincial minimum wage (UMP), the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government has set it at Rp5,729,876, up 6.17 percent compared to the 2025 Jakarta UMP.
The wage increase formula is Inflation + (Economic Growth x Alfa) with a range of Alfa 0.5 - 0.9. Alfa is a certain index that represents workers' contribution to the economic growth of provinces or districts/cities.
Meanwhile, the May Day commemoration in Jakarta will take place at the National Monument (Monas) area on May 1, 2026. The event, which will start at 08.00 WIB, is expected to be attended by around 211 thousand people, and attended by President Prabowo Subianto and international labor leaders.
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