Yesterday: Recruitment of Village Cooperative Managers to 'Gifts' Ahead of Labour Day

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Yesterday’s news, from the recruitment of managers for Merah Putih Village/Urban Ward Cooperatives to the Ministry of Manpower preparing a ‘gift’ for workers ahead of Labour Day 2026, dominated the economic news channels on Wednesday (15/4). Here is a summary of Wednesday’s (15/4) noteworthy news to revisit on Thursday morning. 1. Government Opens Recruitment for 30,000 Merah Putih Village Cooperative Managers The government, through the national selection committee, has officially opened recruitment for 30,000 positions as managers of Merah Putih Village/Urban Ward Cooperatives. Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs and Head of the Task Force for the Formation of Merah Putih Village Cooperatives Zulkifli Hasan stated during a press conference in Jakarta on Wednesday that the first phase of recruitment provides 30,000 slots. Read the full news here. 2. KAI to Introduce 5G WiFi for Long-Distance Trains Starting June 2026 PT KAI President Director Bobby Rasyidin targets the availability of 5G WiFi for passengers on long-distance trains starting in June 2026, coinciding with the holiday season. ‘There are many complaints now that the internet inside trains is not good, streaming is not smooth. That’s why, if possible, with 5G network, better internet service, we will introduce it in June-July,’ said Bobby when met after the signing of the strategic tripartite Memorandum of Understanding at Tanah Abang Station, Jakarta, on Wednesday. Read the full news here. 3. KKP Records PNBP Exceeding Rp50 Billion from Enforcement of Violations in 2025 The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) recorded non-tax state revenue (PNBP) from various enforcement actions in the marine and fisheries sector reaching more than Rp50 billion in 2025. Director General of Marine Resources and Fisheries Surveillance and Control (PSDKP) of KKP Pung Nugroho Saksono said in Jakarta on Wednesday that the revenue comes from various types of violations, not just illegal fishing activities. Read the full news here. 4. BGN: Public Investment for Building MBG Kitchens Reaches Rp54 Trillion The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) recorded public investment of Rp54 trillion used to build kitchens for the Free Nutritious Meals programme (MBG) or Nutritious Fulfilment Service Units (SPPG) across Indonesia. ‘Approximately Rp54 trillion of investor funds have moved in the SPPG construction sector,’ said BGN Head Dadan Hindayana during the inauguration of SPPG Cijujung 03 in Cijujung Village, Sukaraja Subdistrict, Bogor Regency, West Java, on Wednesday. Read the full news here. 5. Labour Minister Prepares ‘Gift’ for Workers Ahead of May Day 2026 Labour Minister Yassierli revealed that preparations are underway for a ‘gift’ for workers/labourers ahead of Labour Day or May Day 2026, which falls on 1 May. This was stated in response to questions about government anticipations and mitigation measures regarding layoffs (PHK) recorded from the beginning of the year to March 2026, reaching 8,389 people. ‘Wait, there will be an announcement from the government. We will form something later, just wait,’ said the Labour Minister when met in Jakarta on Wednesday. Read the full news here.