GBK Management Reopens Post for Former Sultan Hotel Workers

The Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) Sports Complex Management has reopened a service post to register former employees of the Sultan Hotel, following the state's takeover of the hotel's management. The post, located at the GBK Parking Building A, will operate daily to provide information and follow-up for workers affected by the management change.

Hendry Arisandi, head of the GBK Block 15 Transition Team, stated that the registration is crucial due to discrepancies in information regarding the exact number of workers and their employment status. GBK will verify this data before determining the next steps in accordance with labor regulations. The service post initially operated in February 2026 but was temporarily managed by a Crisis Center team during the hotel's eviction process.

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We ask all former Hotel Sultan employees to report immediately so they can be fully registered.

Previously, the Deputy Secretary of State, Juri Ardiantoro, urged GBK to consider the fate of the workers after the state's asset acquisition. "We do not want them to be sacrificed after this asset acquisition," he said. GBK's President Director, Rakhmadi Afif Kusumo, assured that they would re-verify the data and coordinate with the Ministry of Manpower to ensure all worker rights are addressed, including outstanding obligations from the previous management.

The eviction of the Sultan Hotel on Thursday, June 18, 2026, was marred by clashes, with protestors throwing rocks at security forces. Police responded with water cannons, leading to the arrest of 119 individuals suspected of involvement in the riots. The GBK management's initiative to support the former hotel employees highlights the government's commitment to addressing the welfare of workers affected by state asset takeovers.

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We do not want them to be sacrificed after this asset acquisition.