BPJS Ketenagakerjaan Partners with Muhammadiyah to Expand Worker Protection to SMEs
BPJS Ketenagakerjaan is expanding the reach of worker protection through a strategic collaboration with the Central Board (PP) of Muhammadiyah. This partnership is aimed at reaching a wider audience, including vulnerable workers, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and productive communities.
The agreement was marked by the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) and a cooperation agreement (PKS) by the CEO of BPJS Ketenagakerjaan, Saiful Hidayat, and the General Chairman of PP Muhammadiyah, Haedar Nashir, in Yogyakarta on Friday (24/4/2026).
Saiful stated that the collaboration between the two parties is a strategic step to optimise employment social security programmes while enhancing societal welfare in an inclusive and sustainable manner.
“This partnership not only targets workers within the Muhammadiyah environment but is also extended to its entire ecosystem, including vulnerable workers and MSME actors,” he said in a written statement received by Kompas.com on Saturday (25/4/2026).
Saiful added that Muhammadiyah’s extensive network down to the grassroots level is a key strength in expanding education and literacy on employment social security.
In addition to basic protection, the partnership also encompasses the development of additional benefits, including financial services and enhancements to human resource (HR) capacity. According to Saiful, this collaboration opens opportunities to strengthen upskilling and reskilling programmes for the workforce to make them more competitive in the digital era.
The partnership also explores potential in the investment sector through joint studies tailored to each party’s capacity.
Meanwhile, the General Chairman of PP Muhammadiyah, Haedar Nashir, views this collaboration as a concrete step in strengthening labour protection while improving societal welfare.
“We continue to strive to enhance welfare, while taking on a role as part of the wider community. Therefore, this partnership is a tangible step in strengthening labour services and protection,” he said.
Haedar also emphasised the importance of cross-sector synergy in building a stronger and more equitable social protection system.
Additionally, cooperation in education, research, and community service was signed by the Director of Human Capital and General Affairs of BPJS Ketenagakerjaan, Harjono Siswanto, together with the Chairman of the Higher Education, Research, and Development Council of PP Muhammadiyah, Bambang Setiaji.
Through this collaboration, BPJS Ketenagakerjaan also opens opportunities for broader synergy with various communities and organisations to strengthen worker protection in Indonesia.
The CEO of BPJS Ketenagakerjaan, Saiful Hidayat, is optimistic that this partnership will not only increase the scope of protection but also drive productivity and strengthen community economic resilience.
“This is a joint effort to provide broader, more inclusive, and sustainable protection for all Indonesian workers,” he concluded.