JAKARTA - The government has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding social security by ensuring that informal sector workers can be included in the national protection scheme.
Minister of Manpower Yassierli said that so far access to social security is still dominated by formal workers, so concrete steps are needed so that informal workers such as domestic workers, online motorcycle drivers, couriers, and workers in the fisheries and plantation sectors are also protected.
"Our main spirit is that every citizen has the right to a decent job and livelihood. The challenge now is to ensure that informal sector workers can enter the social security scheme," said Yassierli, quoted by Antara, Friday, April 24.
He emphasized that the government was encouraging the strengthening of regulations, including for workers in the digital economy sector and vulnerable groups, to obtain social security protection as part of the employer's responsibility.
In addition, domestic workers are also encouraged to be recognized as workers and integrated into the national social security system through stronger regulations.
According to Yassierli, expanding membership is the main focus, not just the function of insurance.
"BPJS Employment is not only an insurance institution, but an instrument to ensure that more and more workers are protected and receive benefits," he said.
He also emphasized the importance of data integration between institutions to ensure more targeted policies, including in anticipating the risk of work accidents and maintaining the sustainability of social security programs.
BPJS Employment President Director Syaiful Hidayat added that all workers, without exception, were a priority in expanding protection.
"Worker protection must be a common need, not just an obligation," he said.
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