Ombudsman Emphasises Need for Public Support in Fulfilling Oversight Role
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ombudsman of the Republic of Indonesia (ORI) has emphasised that it requires support from civil society in carrying out its oversight function, as a role in helping the state deliver good public services.
Ombudsman member Abdul Ghoffar, in an official statement in Jakarta on Thursday, said that out of the total public reports received by ORI, labour-related issues accounted for 1,125 reports during the 2021-2025 period.
“That figure is still considered relatively small compared to Indonesia’s population. This indicates that many people are still unaware of the Ombudsman of the Republic of Indonesia,” he said.
Therefore, he continued, the office had received an audience from the Federation of Port and Strategic National Workers’ Unions (FSPPSN) in Jakarta on Tuesday (28/4).
Abdul explained that the office welcomed the FSPPSN delegation with open arms and considered ways to assist, both in handling reports and in the Ombudsman’s presence at necessary events.
He stressed that ORI is present as an overseer and strives to understand every issue, and is grateful for reports that the Ombudsman can follow up on, including through on-site mediation.
Social security
On that occasion, FSPPSN General Chairman Farudi raised several problems faced, including state-owned enterprises (BUMNs) that have not yet implemented social security in accordance with regulations.
Other issues include wages still below standards, uncertainties in industrial relations, public services in the port environment, and various other worker rights protection problems.
“It is hoped that with this meeting, the government through the Ombudsman of the Republic of Indonesia can synergise to provide solutions to the existing problems,” Farudi said.
FSPPSN is a federation of workers’ unions affiliated under the Confederation of Indonesian Muslim Labour Unions (SARBUMUSI), which encompasses workers in the port, logistics, and national strategic industry sectors across Indonesia.
The audience was held to discuss the implementation of good corporate governance (GCG) in the labour sector, particularly in the port and national strategic industry sectors.