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Labor Protection Law Passed: Higher Severance and No Diploma Withholding

The House of Representatives (DPR) has officially passed the Labor Protection Bill into law, introducing new worker safeguards.

Rabu, 07 Okt 2026 11:01 WIB

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Government Confirms 40-Hour Workweek Remains in Indonesian New Labor Law

Coordinating Minister Airlangga Hartarto confirms Indonesia's workweek stays at 40 hours, rejecting calls to increase it to 45.

Rabu, 07 Okt 2026 11:46 WIB

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53,000 People Laid Off in Indonesia, Highest in West Java

Ministry of Manpower data shows 53,490 people reported layoffs in Indonesia through August 2026, an increase from the previous month.

Jumat, 25 Sep 2026 12:32 WIB

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Severance Rules Change, Layoffs Tightened in New Labor Law

Indonesia has enacted a new Labor Law that tightens layoff regulations and establishes a mandatory severance reserve fund.

Selasa, 06 Okt 2026 16:44 WIB

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35 Indian Nationals Sentenced for Online Gambling in Bali

The Denpasar District Court sentenced 35 Indian nationals to 2 to 2.5 years in prison for their role in an online gambling ring.

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8 Key Points in the New Indonesian Manpower Protection Law

Minister of Manpower Yassierli outlined eight key points of the newly passed Manpower Protection Law in Indonesia.

Selasa, 06 Okt 2026 12:27 WIB

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Forest Fires Surround Kobar in Central Kalimantan, 180 Orangutans at Risk

Forest fires in Kotawaringin Barat threaten the habitat of 180 orangutans, prompting calls for urgent prevention and protection.

Senin, 05 Okt 2026 14:22 WIB

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Workers to Protest Again in Jakarta

The Great Coalition of Indonesian Labor Struggle (KBPBI) is set to protest in Jakarta on Tuesday to demand labor law reforms.

Selasa, 29 Sep 2026 09:11 WIB

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Reports Surface of Unilateral Maybank Employee Layoffs

Confederation of Indonesian Trade Unions (KSPI) President Said Iqbal strongly opposes unilateral layoffs at Maybank.

Kamis, 24 Sep 2026 16:57 WIB

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Jakarta Police Deploy 4,998 Personnel to Secure Labor Protest at Parliament

Jakarta Metro Police have deployed 4,998 joint personnel to secure a labor union demonstration at the House of Representatives today.

Selasa, 29 Sep 2026 12:21 WIB