25,000 Workers Still Awaiting Holiday Allowances; Said Iqbal Names Companies
The Indonesian Confederation of Workers’ Unions (KSPI) has revealed that thousands of workers remain without their Hari Raya Holiday Allowance (THR) despite the government’s payment deadline having passed. According to reports received, more than 25,000 workers have failed to receive their THR entitlement.
Said Iqbal, President of KSPI and also President of the Workers’ Party, stated that the THR payment deadline fell seven days before Hari Raya, as announced by the Minister of Labour Yassierli. However, reports from the field continue to show numerous companies have failed to meet their obligations.
“From reports received by the Orange Post of the Workers’ Party and KSPI, more than 25,000 workers did not receive THR. These are reports from the ground, directly from workers in factories,” Said Iqbal said in a statement on Friday, 13 March 2026.
He explained that reports came from workers directly communicating conditions at their workplaces. Beyond receiving reports, KSPI and the Workers’ Party teams have also visited numerous factories to advocate and defend the rights of workers denied their entitlements.
KSPI has documented several companies reported to have failed to pay THR to workers. One is PT Wiska in Bandung, which is reported to have also failed to pay worker wages for the past three months. “At PT Wiska Bandung, wages for three months alone remain unpaid, let alone THR,” he said.
Other companies reported to have withheld THR payments include PT Istana Baladewa in Bandung, PT Namasindo in West Bandung Regency, and PT Sinarup in Bogor. The largest number of affected workers is reported at PT Rikispotindo in Bogor, where approximately 2,000 workers are reported to have received neither THR nor wages. A similar situation occurred at PT Amos Indah Indonesia in the KBN Cakung industrial zone in North Jakarta.
According to Said Iqbal, conditions at these two companies have even prompted worker action to seize control of the factories due to the unclear whereabouts of the employers. “At PT Rikispotindo and PT Amos Indah Indonesia, factories have even been taken over by workers because the employers’ whereabouts are unclear,” he stated.
He contended that the government has demonstrated no concrete steps in sanctioning companies violating THR payment obligations. In his view, various appeals issued by the Ministry of Labour have been disregarded by non-compliant companies. “The Minister of Labour’s rhetoric should cease. There are no real actions. The government appears powerless against companies failing to pay THR,” he insisted.
KSPI also notes that THR avoidance practices repeat annually, with tactics including halting production before the holiday or furloughing workers despite valid employment contracts. Additionally, Said Iqbal referenced the case of Sritex, which reportedly has yet to pay THR to its workers despite prior government assurances that payment would be made. “This is the second Hari Raya where THR remains unpaid. Even severance payments owed to workers have not been disbursed,” Said noted.
KSPI has also flagged concerns regarding Holiday Bonuses (BHR) for online motorcycle taxi drivers. According to KSPI members working as online drivers, the BHR received last year was merely approximately Rp50,000. “This year it is estimated between Rp50,000 and Rp100,000. Many receive nothing at all due to extremely difficult conditions being imposed,” he said.
Consequently, KSPI is urging the government to move beyond mere appeals and enforce the law against companies breaching THR payment obligations. “Law enforcement must be implemented. Take offending companies to court. No more rhetoric,” he said.
As a next step, KSPI, supported by the Workers’ Party, stated it will organise demonstrations before Hari Raya to pressure companies to immediately pay THR to workers. “KSPI, supported by the Workers’ Party, will conduct actions at factory locations or at the Ministry of Labour two days before Hari Raya to ensure companies pay THR to workers,” he stated firmly.
KSPI has also sought direct attention from President Prabowo Subianto to ensure the government takes firm action against companies failing to meet their obligations to workers.