DPR Appreciates Prabowo's Directives For Saving Sritex From Bankruptcy

Saleh Partaonan Daulay (DOK faction.com)

JAKARTA - Chairman of Commission VII DPR Saleh Partaonan Daulay appreciated President Prabowo Subianto's direction to save PT. Sritex from bankruptcy. The reason is, Sritex is a labor-intensive textile industry capable of recruiting and employing many workers.

"From the available information, Sritex currently employs more than 50,000 workers. If Sritex is not saved, it is certain that there will be economic impacts in the community," said Saleh, Friday, November 1.

"To produce large industries such as Sritex, of course it is not easy. It takes large capital, network, experience, and strong human resources. Therefore, President Prabowo needs to be supported by all parties to save Sritex," he continued.

Because this is a business matter, Saleh continued, of course there is a connection with many parties that slowly needs to be resolved. Meanwhile, the company is expected to continue operating.

"The government must provide leeway so that they remain productive and the workers are not laid off," said the former chairman of Commission IX of the DPR.

On the other hand, the chairman of the PAN DPP asked all parties to be able to hold back and not blame each other. Moreover, accusing one party or one particular rule that caused Sritex to go bankrupt.

As the largest textile company in Southeast Asia, said Seleh, Sritex is certainly not easy to bankruptize. There must be many factors and it has also crossed a long time to hold back from bankruptcy.

"What needs to be sought is support and solutions from all parties. Don't blame each other. Avoid narratives that offend other parties," he said.

In order to save Sritex, Saleh said, Commission VII of the DPR RI will carry out specific visits directly to the location. He hopes that members of Commission VIII of the DPR can see, hear, and receive direct input from workers and the company.

"In addition, Commission VIII of the DPR RI will also hold meetings with the government, the company, and related parties. This is part of an effort to save Sritex. The DPR RI will certainly oversee so that this problem can be resolved properly," he concluded.

Previously, the Minister of Manpower (Menaker) Yassierli said President Prabowo Subianto requested that no employee of PT Sri Rejeki Isman Tbk (Sritex) experience termination of employment (PHK).

Yassierli said the government would not allow layoffs to occur. Prabowo's request for no layoffs was conveyed to Yassierli, Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto, and Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani in a meeting at the Palace, Jakarta, on Tuesday, October 29.

"No (there are layoffs). And the President asked not to lay off. And we will not allow layoffs to occur," said Yassierli.