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Society 1 year ago
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Outdoor workers at risk amid scorching heat
Indonesia has been experiencing notably hot weather over the past few weeks, putting people who work outdoors at heightened risk of heat stroke and other health issues, but the country’s meteorology service says the weather does not constitute a heat wave.
Election Updates 2 years ago
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Sorting and folding ballots becomes new source of income for some
Ahead of the February general election, the General Elections Commission (KPU) regional offices have recruited workers to sort and fold millions of ballots, creating a new source of income for many.
Presidential Race 2 years ago
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Presidential candidates eye votes from vulnerable communities
Presidential candidates Anies Baswedan and Ganjar Pranowo spent the third week of campaigning by reaching out to vulnerable groups, such as disabled people and laborers, as well as small-scale farmers and fishermen, while their rival camp visited interfaith communities.
Regulations 2 years ago
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Unions double down on strike threat after wage announcements
Following Tuesday’s announcements of the 2024 provincial minimum wages, labor leader Said Iqbal, who heads several unions, said 5 million workers are gearing up for nationwide walkouts to ensure their demands are met.
Editorial 2 years ago
Factoring election into minimum wage decision
It would be unfair to use the civil servant salary increase as a pretext to demand a minimum wage hike since the government decided to raise the wage of civil servants, military personnel and pensioners after a four-year moratorium, while the private-sector minimum wage has increased every year.
Jakarta 2 years ago
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Jakarta Police cling to staggered working hours plan despite skepticism
The Jakarta Police have continued to advocate for staggered working hours to alleviate Jakarta's perennial traffic woes, even after failing to convince workers and employers to alter their schedules last year.
