Indonesian Labor Party President Said Iqbal to Become Special Advisor to President Prabowo

Said Iqbal, the prominent President of the Indonesian Labor Party, is set to be appointed as a Special Advisor to President Prabowo Subianto, focusing on labor affairs. The official inauguration is scheduled for Monday, June 8, 2026, at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta.

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At 16:30, I will be inaugurated at the Palace. I was called yesterday by Pak Seskab Letkol Teddy (Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indrwa Wijaya).

Iqbal confirmed he was contacted by the Presidential Palace on Sunday evening, June 7, 2026, regarding the appointment. He stated the ceremony would take place at 4:30 PM and that he was informed by the Cabinet Secretary, Teddy Indrwa Wijaya. According to Iqbal, his role as Special Advisor will be established under Presidential Regulation (Perpres) Number 137 of 2024, which governs the appointment of Special Advisors, Special Envoys, and Special Staff to the President and Vice President. This regulation places the Special Advisor position at a ministerial level.

While Iqbal mentioned no specific preparations for the ceremony, he affirmed his commitment to continue championing the cause of laborers in his new capacity. He previously confirmed being informed by the Presidential Palace about a potential cabinet position related to labor issues under President Prabowo's administration but was initially unaware of the specific role. Iqbal has refuted speculation that his appointment is intended to quell labor protests, emphasizing instead that it will strengthen the fight for workers' welfare.

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We are discussing it.

Last week, Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi had indicated that Said Iqbal might join President Prabowo's government. "We are discussing it," Hadi stated on Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Jakarta, suggesting the position would align with Iqbal's long-standing advocacy for labor and workforce issues. However, Hadi did not specify the exact role at the time, noting that discussions were ongoing. Prasetyo also mentioned other events scheduled for June 8, 2026, including the inauguration of the new leadership for the National Nutrition Agency and the presentation of credentials by several ambassadors to President Prabowo, but remained tight-lipped about whether Iqbal's appointment would occur on the same day.

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Yes, possibly, possibly related to his struggles so far. Labor, workforce.