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social-security

We can’t afford a lost generation
Editorial 4 months ago

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We can’t afford a lost generation

Youth unemployment has remained stubbornly high despite the oft touted demographic bonus, but the government needs to step up targeted solutions or risk losing an entire generation.
BPJS Kesehatan rates ‘might’ rise in 2026, health minister says
Regulations 1 year ago

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BPJS Kesehatan rates ‘might’ rise in 2026, health minister says

BPJS Kesehatan members might need to brace for a rate hike next year, the health minister has said, though the actual figure is yet to be determined.
Indonesia’s pension age hike: Who is paying the price?
Academia 1 year ago

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Indonesia’s pension age hike: Who is paying the price?

While the current pension benefits (JP) program maintains ample cash flow and a strong balance sheet, it could face a deficit as early as 2038. 
The labor market dynamics and challenges for labor insurance
Academia 1 year ago

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The labor market dynamics and challenges for labor insurance

With more workers losing their jobs, BPJS’ potential revenue from contributions is threatened, and its capability to protect workers will decline.
Indonesia's middle class struggles with financial insecurity
Economy 1 year ago

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Indonesia's middle class struggles with financial insecurity

Middle-class Indonesians in Jakarta say they are struggling to achieve financial security as the daily necessities associated with urban lifestyles press hard against their monthly income, a perception borne out by new government statistics.
Securing the future, social security and the evolving labor market
Academia 1 year ago

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Securing the future, social security and the evolving labor market

The social protection system provided by the state to assist informal workers from various elements remains insufficient.
Let us, not Tapera, decide
Editorial 1 year ago

Let us, not Tapera, decide

We are proud of the value of gotong royong (mutual assistance) that has long characterized our society, but what the government is doing with Tapera constitutes an abuse of the principle.
Explainer: A look back at the significance of labor movements
Society 1 year ago

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Explainer: A look back at the significance of labor movements

While some people might say that May Day rallies do little but cause congestion and damage to public facilities around the country, Indonesians have labor movements to thank for the better working conditions they enjoy today.
BPJS Ketenagakerjaan calls on oil palm companies to improve labor protection
Archipelago 1 year ago

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BPJS Ketenagakerjaan calls on oil palm companies to improve labor protection

The Pontianak Workers Social Security Agency (BPJS Ketenagakerjaan) advised oil palm companies to create a better labor protection system for their workers as social security coverage in the sector remains low.
Changing Indonesia's employment paradigm
Academia 3 years ago

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Changing Indonesia's employment paradigm

The current work paradigm cannot answer this problem because of its excessive focus on job and worker protection. 
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