DPR Member Views May Day 2026 as Momentum for Government-Labour Synergy

Jakarta – A member of Commission VII of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI), Mujakkir Zuhri, views International Labour Day or May Day not merely as a ceremony or a national holiday for workers. He stated that Labour Day represents a living momentum from the drops of sweat that drive the wheels of civilisation and is laden with meaning. In Indonesia, this commemoration serves as a crucial moment to examine how far it becomes a force in stepping forward together to build the Welfare State. “In truth, nation- and state-building is not done by one party alone, but by all parties, including workers,” said Mujakkir in a written statement on Sunday, 3 May 2026. He also appreciated the Government, in this case President Prabowo Subianto, for embracing and listening to workers’ aspirations during his leadership. “We should know that Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto attended the May Day 2025 commemoration in 2025 and is reported to attend May Day this year as well,” he revealed. According to him, the current Government is strengthening strong synergy to prosper society. “Of course, this positive synergy needs to be maintained to realise a prosperous society,” he said. Mujakkir, representing the electoral district of Tangerang Regency, Tangerang City, and South Tangerang City, acknowledged that his region has advanced thanks to workers and harmonious governance. “My electoral district has many factories; all synergise to develop the area, and I hope workers can become increasingly prosperous in the years ahead,” he hoped. Looking back ten years, he continued, the graph of minimum wage (UMR) increases nominally from around Rp 3.1 million in 2016 to about Rp 5.3 million in 2026 is hoped to continue improving. “Hopefully, amid the current geopolitical conditions, there will be a significant increase,” he said. In addition, Mujakkir appreciated President Prabowo’s speech in front of thousands of workers at the National Monument (Monas) and his promise of worker welfare. “This is proof that the president is present for the people, including workers,” he stated. It is known that at the 2026 May Day celebration, President Prabowo Subianto once again attended with workers at the National Monument (Monas). Around 200,000 workers are estimated to crowd the Monas area. In his speech, President Prabowo Subianto promised a home ownership programme for workers through a long-term instalment scheme of up to 40 years. The policy is expected to encourage more affordable housing access for workers.