Eid Al-Adha 2023 Joint Leave Is Considered To Have A Good Impact On The Tourism Industry

Deputy Chairperson of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry for Regional Autonomy Development Sarman Simanjorang. (Photo: Doc. Antara)

JAKARTA - Deputy Chairperson of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry for Regional Autonomy Development Sarman Simanjorang assessed that the 1444 H Eid holiday on June 28 and 30, 2023 had a positive impact on the business world, especially in the tourism industry and its derivatives.

The government through the Joint Decree (SKB) of the Three Ministers set June 28 and 30, 2023 as a joint leave for Eid al-Adha 1444 Hijri/2023 AD.

Meanwhile, June 29, 2023 is a national holiday to commemorate Eid al-Adha 1444 Hijri/2023 AD.

"Indeed, there are pluses and minuses for business actors. For positive or pluses, of course, we know that the tourism sector and its derivatives, such as hotels, restaurants, cafes, tourist destinations, then travel, transportation, of course with this long weekend they will be productive," said Sarman, quoted from Antara, Thursday, June 22.

In addition, tourist centers both in the regions and in urban areas will certainly be active with the long holiday next week because many residents travel to fill holidays.

On the other hand, in terms of the manufacturing industry or factories, the long holiday is considered to be a challenge in terms of productivity, because the industry needs to achieve production targets, especially if it is export-based.

Especially if the joint leave policy requires the company to pay overtime to workers who remain in.

However, Sarman admitted that the business world still accepts the joint holiday decision in order to support efforts to recover the national economy and tourism.

He hopes that in the future religious holidays can be arranged in such a way so that it can become the basis for planning for the business world.

"We hope that the ministerial decree, which has set a religious holiday every year, hopefully it will become the basis for entrepreneurs to make various work programs according to the holiday set by the government," he said.

Although listed as a joint leave holiday, the Minister of Manpower (Menaker) Ida Fauziyah said collective leave for workers was adjusted to company regulations or work agreements taking into account the company's operational conditions and needs.

Because it is an option, the joint leave of June 28 and 30, 2023 is included in annual leave for workers.

For workers who take collective leave, said Ida, it will reduce their annual leave rights, as stated in the circular letter of the Minister of Manpower Number M / 3 / HK.04 / IV / 2022 concerning the Implementation of Joint Leave to Companies.

Then, workers or laborers who work on collective leave days, their annual leave rights do not decrease, and workers will be paid wages such as weekdays.