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Lawmaker Praises State-Owned Enterprise Transformation for Efficiency Without Mass Layoffs

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Context piece
  • A legislator praised the transformation of state-owned enterprises (BUMN) for prioritizing efficiency without mass layoffs.
  • The approach is seen as measured and focused on national interests, with credit given to COO Dony Oskaria for professional business practices.
  • The transformation includes consolidating BUMN and collaborating with the KPK to ensure transparency and prevent corruption.

Lawmaker Rahmat Saleh has lauded the ongoing transformation of Indonesia's state-owned enterprises (BUMN), highlighting its success in enhancing efficiency without resorting to widespread job cuts. Saleh views this approach as a carefully measured strategy that prioritizes the nation's interests above all else.

The COO of Danantara is purely professional. He works with the country's business calculations, not group interests. BUMN must truly return to the people.

— Rahmat SalehRahmat Saleh praises Dony Oskaria's professional approach to managing state-owned enterprises.

He specifically commended Dony Oskaria, Chief Operating Officer of Danantara Indonesia and Head of the BP BUMN, for steering the BUMN transformation with a professional, business-oriented mindset. "The COO of Danantara is purely professional. He works with the country's business calculations, not group interests. BUMN must truly return to the people," Saleh stated, emphasizing that the management of these enterprises should directly benefit the public.

The transformation efforts are reportedly yielding positive results, evidenced by increased profits in several BUMN. Saleh noted that the consolidation of BUMN, a process aimed at improving efficiency, has been handled cautiously to protect workers' interests. "What is commendable is that the reduction in the number of BUMN is done without relying on mass layoffs. This shows that the transformation is carried out with mature planning," he added.

What is commendable is that the reduction in the number of BUMN is done without relying on mass layoffs. This shows that the transformation is carried out with mature planning.

— Rahmat SalehRahmat Saleh commends the strategy of consolidating state-owned enterprises without significant job losses.

Furthermore, Saleh supports Oskaria's initiative to collaborate with the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) in overseeing strategic national projects, including industrial downstreaming and corporate governance enhancement. This partnership underscores a commitment to fostering transparency, accountability, and integrity within BUMN, ensuring they operate free from corrupt practices. Saleh praised Oskaria's leadership for making sound business decisions while upholding good governance principles.

Mr. Dony shows strong leadership. He dares to make the right business decisions, but still prioritizes good governance principles. BUMN must indeed be managed professionally so that its benefits are truly felt by the people.

— Rahmat SalehRahmat Saleh commends Dony Oskaria's leadership and commitment to professional management and public benefit.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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