DJSN leadership change momentum to drive social security transformation

“DJSN must become the locomotive for quality social security; DJSN must continue to act as a mediator among the various interests and challenges that arise. Let us foster a culture of harmony, coordination, synergy and collaboration, and avoid ceremonialism — that is the President’s instruction,” said Coordinating Minister Muhaimin Iskandar in Jakarta on Monday.

He made the remarks while handing over the Presidential Decree on the Interim Replacement of the Chair and Members of the National Social Security Council (DJSN) for the 2024–2029 term of office.

Under Presidential Decree Number 24/M of 2026, the President appointed Dyah Tri Kumolosari as Chair and concurrently Member of the DJSN for the 2024–2029 term.

The change of leadership is expected to mark the beginning of a transformation of the National Social Security System (SJSN) so that it becomes more adaptive, innovative and capable of responding to the public’s needs.

“In line with Presidential Instruction Number 8 of 2022, social security is an instrument of protection so that people do not fall into poverty due to health risks and employment risks,” said Muhaimin Iskandar.

Muhaimin Iskandar stressed that the DJSN has a strategic role as the architect of the National Social Security System, tasked with keeping policy direction in line with the constitutional mandate.

More than Rp56.4 trillion has been allocated to guarantee public health insurance services, whilst nearly Rp1,000 trillion in social security funds is managed to provide workers with protection against various employment risks.

He also reminded the importance of maintaining the sustainability of social security funding.

The potential for deficits in social security funds must be anticipated through appropriate policies and various breakthrough measures so that it does not become an obstacle to serving the public.

“Deficits must not become a time bomb; we must resolve them properly through various breakthrough steps that have a real impact,” said Muhaimin Iskandar.

In the field of employment social security, the Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment asked the DJSN to strengthen its oversight function whilst promoting the modernisation of services.

According to him, innovation must be part of the transformation so that services become faster, more accessible and provide certainty for workers.