Labour Protection Law Deemed to Provide Certainty for Workers
Former Chairman of PBNU, Said Aqym Siroj, has welcomed the ratification of the Labour Protection Law by the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) alongside the government. He expressed hope that the regulation would strengthen protection, welfare, and legal certainty for workers in Indonesia.
Said Aqil appreciated the government and the DPR for the birth of this regulation. According to him, labour policies must ensure that economic development proceeds in tandem with the protection of workers.
“I appreciate the government and the DPR RI for the enactment of the Labour Protection Law. I hope this law truly strengthens the protection, welfare, and legal certainty for Indonesian workers,” Said Aqil stated in a statement received by Republika on Tuesday (6/10/2026).
The ratification of the Labour Protection Law also relates to the long-standing attention Said Aqil has paid to worker protection issues. During his tenure as Chairman of PBNU in 2020, he provided critical notes regarding the Job Creation Law, particularly concerning the need for a balance between investment interests and the protection of labourers and the community.
According to Said Aqil, the views he expressed at that time were intended to encourage state policies to provide fair space for various groups of society. He believes that policy improvements must continue in line with the evolving needs of workers and the economy.
“The most important thing is how the state continues to implement improvements and ensures that economic development goes hand in hand with social justice,” he said.
Said Aqil expressed hope that the spirit of protection within the regulation can be implemented effectively. Implementation is crucial so that the benefits of the policy are truly felt by workers in their daily lives.
He also conveyed his hopes to labourers and workers following the enactment of the Labour Protection Law. State protection, according to him, must continue to progress alongside efforts to improve worker welfare.
“Congratulations to the labour class. May the struggle to achieve a more prosperous and just life continue to receive attention and protection from the state,” said Said Aqil.