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TRIBUNBATAM.id - Association of entrepreneurs in Batam finally accepted the decision to increase minimum wage called upah minimum kota (UMK) Batam 2020 according to government regulations, namely IDR 4.1 million.
Even though this matter was under the spotlight by some business circles for reasons of fear investors would run away due to high wages.
Based on the results of a meeting by City Wage Council (DPK) at Batam Manpower Office (Disnaker), Tuesday (11/5/2019) representatives of Employers' Association finally accepted the increase for UMK.
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Head of Batam City Manpower Office, Rudi Sakyakirti said, after holding a joint meeting with employers and workers, the associations agreed to increase.
"Basically, entrepreneurs are involved with government policies as proposed by UMK 2020 to be at IDR 4,130,279," said Rudi.
The calculation, he said, was calculated by 2019 UMK x 2019 inflation + 2019 GDP = Rp 3,806,358 x 8.51% (323,921) so it counted at IDR 4,130,279, "he said.
Most importantly, continued Rudi, the entrepreneurs asked that government in setting UMK to pay attention for real value of inflation and economic growth that occurred in Batam City and attract more investors to Batam.
"Obviously, from government will provide the ease of licensing and the import of raw materials that can guarantee calm and comfort, also guarantee investment from the rampant disruption of street actions," he said.
It is known that increase in UMK based on circular letter of Menaker number BM / 308 / HI / .01.00 / X / 2019 dated October 15, 2019 and Riau Islands Governor letter number 561/1930 / DTKT / SET dated October 21, 2019 about the planned increase in UMK Batam 2020 rising by 8 , 51%. (Tribunbatam.id/bereslumbantobing)
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