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Prabowo Ratifies ILO Convention on Ship Labor Protection

From Tempo · (13m ago) Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • President Prabowo Subianto ratified International Labour Organization Convention No. 188 concerning the protection of workers in the fishing sector.
  • The ratification, announced on World Labour Day, aims to improve the welfare and protection of fishing vessel workers.
  • The government also plans to establish 1,386 fishing villages this year and 1,500 new ones annually, with facilities like cold storage and new boats.

President Prabowo Subianto's administration has taken a significant step forward for Indonesian seafarers by ratifying ILO Convention No. 188. This move, announced on the auspicious occasion of World Labour Day, underscores the government's commitment to enhancing the protection and welfare of workers in the vital fishing sector. The ratification signifies more than just a bureaucratic act; it represents a tangible promise to improve the lives of those who brave the seas.

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โ€” Prabowo SubiantoPresident Prabowo Subianto announcing the ratification of the ILO convention as a 'gift for laborers'.

This initiative is part of a broader vision to uplift the maritime community. The plan to establish 1,386 fishing villages this year, with a commitment to adding 1,500 more annually, demonstrates a strategic focus on developing coastal areas and supporting the livelihoods of approximately 6 million fishermen and their families. The inclusion of modern facilities like cold storage and the provision of new boats are crucial steps in ensuring that these communities can thrive and benefit from their hard work.

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โ€” Prabowo SubiantoPresident Prabowo Subianto explaining the purpose of the ratified convention.

While some labor groups opted for a separate demonstration, the government's May Day celebration at Monas, attended by the President, highlighted a different approach to commemorating workers' rights. This event, focused on celebration and the announcement of tangible benefits, contrasts with the more confrontational protests often seen. It positions the government as a proactive partner in improving workers' conditions, aiming to foster a sense of shared progress and national development. The emphasis on the state's role in directly caring for fishermen, a first in Indonesia's history, is a point of national pride and a testament to the administration's people-centric policies.

Semuanya nanti kurang lebih ada 6 juta nelayan yang akan kita perbaiki hidupnya dengan anak dan istri 20 juta lebih rakyat Indonesia hidupnya akan lebih baik. Hidupnya akan sejahtera

โ€” Prabowo SubiantoPresident Prabowo Subianto detailing the expected impact of the government's programs on fishermen and their families.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.