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        "id": 1623550,
        "msgid": "free-homecoming-programme-demonstrates-care-amid-recession-threats-1773856242",
        "date": "2026-03-18 23:50:00",
        "title": "Free Homecoming Programme Demonstrates Care Amid Recession Threats",
        "author": "indrastuti",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Business",
        "summary": "Wong Hang Bersaudara, a premium tailoring company, has launched its largest-ever free Lebaran homecoming programme for 2026, transporting nearly 600 employees to their hometowns as a gesture of support during global economic challenges and recession fears. The initiative, which includes buses, travel options, fuel assistance for those with personal vehicles, and gifts like food packages, underscores the company's decade-long commitment to employee welfare beyond mere financial incentives. This effort aims to boost morale and productivity, allowing workers to focus on family time without travel cost burdens, highlighting corporate social responsibility in tough times.",
        "content": "<p>Amid global economic challenges and lingering recession concerns\naffecting various industrial sectors, Wong Hang Bersaudara has\ndemonstrated a strong commitment to its employees\u2019 welfare through the\nfree Lebaran homecoming programme for 2026. The premium tailoring\ncompany transported nearly 600 employees to their hometowns. One bus was\ndispatched in a ceremony from the company\u2019s headquarters on Jalan Sultan\nIskandar Muda, Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta, on Tuesday (18\/3\/2026). A\ntouching and joyful atmosphere was evident on the faces of the employees\nheading home. They not only received free transportation but also\nvarious souvenirs such as staple food packages and travel meals.\nManaging Director of Wong Hang Bersaudara, Stephen Putra Wongso,\nrevealed that the participants in this homecoming are part of\napproximately 1,200 employees working under the Wong Hang Group. \u201cThey\ncome from various business lines of ours, not just tailoring, but also\ngarments, MEP, shoe factories, and construction,\u201d he said. This free\nhomecoming programme is not new. Stephen noted that the tradition has\nbeen running for more than 10 years as a form of the company\u2019s attention\nto its employees. In fact, this year marks the largest edition in the\ncompany\u2019s history. \u201cThis year, the number is the largest compared to\nprevious years. We provided 10 buses, as well as travel and tickets\naccording to the employees\u2019 choice of transportation,\u201d he explained.\nInterestingly, the company also offers flexibility for employees who\nalready own personal vehicles. \u201cThere are some employees who already\nhave cars. We assist with fuel money so they can homecoming\ncomfortably,\u201d Stephen added. According to him, the greatest happiness as\nan entrepreneur is not just about business profits, but also the ability\nto share with employees, especially in difficult times like now. \u201cAmid\nthe economic recession and many companies collapsing, we are grateful to\nstill be able to make employees happy. Happiness is not always about the\nsize of THR, but the company\u2019s attention is also very meaningful,\u201d he\nstated. Stephen hopes this programme can increase employees\u2019 work spirit\nafter returning from the Lebaran holiday. With the facilitated\nhomecoming ease, workers can focus more on enjoying time with family\nwithout being burdened by travel costs. \u201cThe hope is that they can\nreturn to work with renewed spirit, because their homecoming has been\nassisted by us, so they can focus on family and future work,\u201d he\nconcluded.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/free-homecoming-programme-demonstrates-care-amid-recession-threats-1773856242",
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