Jakarta \u2014 The phenomenon of holiday allowance (THR) demands upon\nbusiness operators has resurged ahead of Eid 1447 Hijri. Several\nentrepreneurs have complained about financial requests from various\nparties in their business vicinity, ranging from rogue local government\nofficials to community organisations.<\/p>\n
The Chairwoman of the Jakarta Chamber of Commerce and Industry\n(Kadin), Diana Dewi, views such practices not merely as improper but\nalso as disruptive to business activities. Moreover, the economic\nconditions that have not yet fully recovered mean many companies remain\ncautious in managing cash flow.<\/p>\n
According to her, these recurring demands in the lead-up to the Eid\ncelebration become an additional burden for business operators.\nFurthermore, companies at the same time have a primary obligation to pay\nTHR to their workers.<\/p>\n
\u201cRequests for holiday allowances (THR) from business operators,\nincluding micro, small and medium enterprises, ahead of Eid 1447 Hijri\nby rogue village heads, district officials, neighbourhood leaders, civil\nsociety organisations or other parties are clearly disruptive. This is\nan illegal act that falls under the category of extortion and violates\nthe law,\u201d Diana stated.<\/p>\n
She views such practices as not only financially onerous but also\npotentially disruptive to the operational stability of companies. Many\nenterprises, particularly small and medium-sized ones, must manage their\nfinances rigorously in the lead-up to Eid.<\/p>\n
In certain circumstances, she noted, companies must even reorganise\ntheir spending to ensure obligations to employees are met. Therefore,\nadditional financial requests from external parties are deemed to\nfurther constrain the financial capacity of enterprises.<\/p>\n
\u201cBesides being burdensome, this also damages company cash flow.\nMoreover, at present many companies face quite difficult conditions,\u201d\nDiana remarked.<\/p>\n
She also highlighted the position of local officials such as\nneighbourhood leaders (RT) and sub-neighbourhood leaders (RW) who should\nserve as government partners in serving the community. According to her,\nsuch roles should not be misused to demand coercive contributions.<\/p>\n
On the other hand, the phenomenon of THR demands upon entrepreneurs\nhas been said to have persisted for quite some time and often emerges\nahead of Eid. However, the practice continues to occur in a number of\nregions.<\/p>\n
Diana has accordingly encouraged business operators not to hesitate\nin reporting should they face pressure or intimidation concerning such\nfinancial demands.<\/p>\n
\u201cI request that my fellow entrepreneurs, should any parties\nforcefully demand THR or even engage in intimidation, to immediately\nreport to the authorities,\u201d she stressed.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/business-leaders-concerned-as-community-leaders-demand-holiday-allowance-contributions-1773298380", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }