Press Statement of President of the Republic of Indonesia regarding Eid Festivity Allowances for Online Drivers at the Merdeka Palace Jakarta, Monday, 10 March 2025

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim,

Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh,

Good Afternoon,

May prosperity be upon all of us,

Shalom,

Salve,

Om swastiastu,

Namo Buddhaya,

My fellow citizens across the country,

Distinguished journalists,

Today is day ten of Ramadan, and we will celebrate Eid-al Fitr 1446 Hijri shortly.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

This afternoon, I got a report from some Ministries of Red and White Cabinet. After several meetings, we decided to announce some policies regarding Eid Festivity Allowances (THR) for employees from private companies, state-owned enterprises, and regional-owned enterprises. We have also discussed and gained commitments from CEOs of online transportation service companies, Mr. Patrick Walujo, the CEO of Gojek, and Mr. Anthony Tan, the CEO of Grab. Also, attending the press conference were representatives of Gojek and Grab online drivers. Aren’t they competitors? In a positive way, of course.

I would like to announce some point of notes. Firstly, I advise companies that the THR for employees from private companies, state-owned enterprises, and regional-owned enterprises is given no later than seven days before Eid-al Fitr. The amount and mechanism will be notified by Minister of Manpower through a circular.

Secondly, this year, the government has paid special attention to online drivers and couriers as they have great contribution to support transportation and logistics services in Indonesia. Therefore, the government called on online transportation service companies to pay THR by cash for online drivers and couriers, considering the working hours.

Currently, there are 250 thousand active online drivers/couriers and 1 to 1.5 million part-time workers. The amount and mechanism of the THR disbursement will be reviewed and announced by Minister of Manpower through a circular.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

I wish, through this policy, the workers and online drivers may enjoy holidays and mudik (annual Eid homecoming) as well as Eid-al Fitr in good conditions.

I would also like to thank Minister of Manpower, Minister of Transportation, Minister of State Secretary, and Cabinet Secretary, also, to the CEOs, Mr. Patrick Walujo and Mr. Anthony Tan for their cooperation. Lastly, thank you to online drivers and couriers wherever you are.

I thank you,

Wassalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh,
May prosperity be upon us all,
Shalom,
Salve,
Om santi santi santi om,
Namo Buddhaya,
Greetings of Virtue.

Ramadan Mubarak and see you.

Thank you.

(RD/RAS/LW)