Manpower Ministry Handles 1,461 Eid Allowance Complaints

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Ministry of Manpower is processing thousands of worker complaints over alleged violations in the payment of the Eid allowance, or Tunjangan Hari Raya (THR), ahead of Eid al-Fitr. As of March 25, 2026, the ministry had resolved 173 cases, while 1,461 others were still under review. Manpower Minister Yassierli said he had … Read more

Indonesia Forecasts 155 Million Travelers for 2026 Eid Exodus

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Indonesian government projects that more than 155 million people will travel during the Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah (Lebaran 2026), exceeding initial survey estimates. Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture, Pratikno, said the number reflects a 10 percent increase over earlier projections. “To assist the public in planning their travel, an … Read more

Indonesian Govt Prepares Eid Allowance Regulations for Online Motorcycle Taxi Drivers

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Deputy Minister for Political and Security Coordination, Lodewijk Freidrich Paulus, stated that the Indonesian government is preparing regulations for online motorcycle taxi drivers to receive Eid allowances (THR) this year. Lodewijk said that the Ministry of Manpower is preparing the regulations so that motorcycle taxi drivers or online motorcycle taxi drivers can … Read more