Agrinas Director Addresses Koperasi Merah Putih Salary Issues

Joao Angelo De Sousa Mota, Director of PT Agrinas Pangan Nusantara, has responded to complaints regarding the salaries of managers at Koperasi Desa Merah Putih (KMP). Mota emphasized that the welfare and rights of personnel across 1,061 outlets in Central and East Java are a priority, describing their dedication as the driving force behind KMP.

Mota stated that Agrinas has been reviewing its operational systems over the past week. The state-owned company is committed to addressing any data discrepancies found during verification. He noted that some issues have already been resolved, and the process is ongoing. Agrinas aims to implement the best systems for robust management of existing outlets and prepare newly constructed ones for operation.

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Every drop of sweat and dedication from personnel is the driving force of KDKMP (Koperasi Desa/Kelurahan Merah Putih).

Agrinas is working to develop more than 80,000 Koperasi Merah Putih outlets throughout Indonesia, based on Presidential Instruction No. 17 of 2025. This mandate includes the physical construction of outlets and warehouses. Previously, reports emerged of dissatisfaction among Koperasi Merah Putih managers in Bojonegoro, East Java, who allegedly received salaries ranging from Rp 76,000 to Rp 1.4 million, far below their expectations. These managers also reportedly lacked BPJS Kesehatan and BPJS Ketenagakerjaan social security coverage.

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Some have been resolved and this process is still ongoing.