Indonesian business group urges PLN to avoid power cuts during productive hours

The Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs Association (HIPMI) in Karawang, West Java, has urged PT PLN (Persero) to schedule power outages outside of productive hours to avoid significantly disrupting the business and industrial sectors. Recent power cuts over the past two weeks have severely impacted commercial activities.

David, the Chairman of HIPMI Karawang's Branch Executive Board, stated that numerous business owners, particularly in Karawang's industrial sector, have voiced complaints about the operational consequences of the power outages. These disruptions affect production processes, customer service, and lead to potential losses when business activities halt due to the lack of electricity.

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The power outages carried out by PLN over the past two weeks have clearly disrupted the activities of the business world.

"Many business friends have conveyed their complaints to us. These power outages are very disruptive to business operations, especially for sectors heavily reliant on a stable power supply," David said. He emphasized that electricity is a fundamental necessity for businesses, and any outages should be communicated in advance and scheduled with consideration for peak productive hours.

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Many business friends have conveyed their complaints to us. These power outages are very disruptive to business operations, especially for sectors heavily reliant on a stable power supply.

While acknowledging that businesses understand the need for repairs or technical issues, David stressed the importance of mitigating the impact on operations. He called for improved communication and proactive measures to prevent undue harm to the business community. Power outages lasting three to five hours during peak business times, such as 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, are particularly detrimental.

HIPMI Karawang also advocates for a comprehensive evaluation of PLN's distribution system and power outage management to prevent recurrence and support the region's economic growth. Meanwhile, PLN Karawang has apologized for the ongoing rolling blackouts, citing operational technical constraints at power plants that have reduced electricity supply capacity. Over the past two weeks, customers in several Karawang areas have experienced daily rolling blackouts, with over 10 locations affected daily for an average of three to five hours.

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The business owners certainly understand if there are repairs or technical disruptions. However, what is of concern is the impact on business activities. We hope for better communication and anticipatory steps so that the business world is not too disadvantaged.