Police Chief Urges Workers to Safeguard Investment Climate, Pledges to Optimise Police Labour Desk
National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo has called on all labour elements to jointly safeguard the investment climate in Indonesia. This is deemed crucial to maintaining economic growth whilst ensuring workers’ aspirations continue to be met.
The Police Chief made the remarks whilst attending the 53rd anniversary celebration of the All-Indonesia Workers’ Union Confederation (KSPSI) at the KSPSI Training Centre. On the occasion, General Sigit stressed the importance of balance between investment growth and the protection of workers’ rights.
“On one hand, investment continues to grow, but on the other, workers’ aspirations must remain safeguarded. We must manage this well so that everything can be realised — Indonesia becoming a nation that truly takes off towards Golden Indonesia in 2045,” said General Sigit in Jatiluhur, Purwakarta, on Saturday (21/2/2026).
General Sigit noted that security and public order stability, as well as political stability, are key to making Indonesia investment-friendly. He also encouraged improving the quality of workers’ human resources so they can compete with the labour force of other countries.
As a concrete form of the police force’s support for the broader labour community, General Sigit confirmed he would continue to optimise the role of the National Police Labour Desk, which is tasked with providing assistance and services regarding industrial disputes between companies and workers.
“We have been asking them to provide assistance and services for industrial problems between companies and workers, so that an agreement can be reached that is acceptable to both parties,” he said.
The former Head of the National Police Criminal Investigation Department stated that in resolving industrial relations disputes, law enforcement is positioned as the last resort if mediation fails to reach a resolution and clear legal violations have occurred.
“Law enforcement processes will still apply if there are violations, and that is the ultimum remedium,” he said.
The Police Chief also instructed his subordinates in the regions, particularly those with industrial zones, to strengthen the capabilities of the Police Labour Desk. The aim is to detect and resolve potential conflicts — from environmental security issues to internal industrial matters — at an early stage.
“So that industrial problems can truly be managed properly,” said General Sigit.
On the same occasion, KSPSI President Andi Gani Nena Wea noted a paradigm shift in the KSPSI movement. He said the workers’ struggle is no longer solely focused on mass action but also on skills development and advocacy.
“Action is part of the struggle, but thinking, improving skills, and the level of advocacy are very important for our members,” said Andi Gani.
This shift is being realised through the construction of the KSPSI Training and Education Centre, which is set to be inaugurated in June. He said the training centre will not only provide conventional education but will also focus on digital marketing and digital technology to respond to changing times.
“The world cannot wait, which is why KSPSI is changing its paradigm. This training centre follows current developments,” he said.
Manpower Minister Yassierli also expressed appreciation for KSPSI’s initiative in building the training centre. He regarded it as a new step in Indonesia’s labour movement that demonstrates concern for preparing the future workforce.
“The Ministry of Manpower certainly expresses its appreciation and we are ready to support this training centre. This will shape the movement and activities of workers in Indonesia,” said Yassierli.
Yassierli also thanked the Police Chief for his support in maintaining a conducive labour climate in Indonesia. “Our greater goal is for industry to advance and workers to prosper,” he concluded.