Lack of transparency

Lack of transparency

From Media Indonesia

I used to be an employee of PT Mediasarana Multi Finance and during my term of employment I always showed great dedication and loyalty to the company. My employment was terminated on March 1, 1998, but until now I haven't got a clear statement about the status of my dismissal, especially because I haven't received a written decision from the board of directors concerning my termination. As a result, there is no certainty yet about severance pay.

I fully understand that I have been dismissed owing to the present monetary crisis and that a reduction in staff is an effort that PT Media Finance has had to make in order to survive. However, what matters to me is the transparency and objectiveness of dismissals. I believe the company will act responsibly in this regard. What I would like to see, however, is a speedier procedure being applied.

I am convinced that the company's severance process will comply with prevailing laws and will be implemented in the knowledge of the Central/Regional Committee for the Settlement of Labor Disputes (P4D) attached to the Ministry of Manpower. It might be that this latter institution is responsible for the slow process. However, clear information regarding this would be very useful.

In fact, I sent a letter to P4D about a month ago, but have not received any response/reply from the committee. As a result, I have become all the more confused. I therefore appeal to relevant authorities to see to it that this problem is settled in due time.

DEMITRIUS NAPITUPULU

Jakarta