Jakarta – The Deputy Minister of Manpower, Immanuel Ebenezer (Noel), has suggested that there are external parties deliberately influencing the liquidation process of PT Sri Rejeki Isman (Sritex). Sritex is facing liquidation due to its inability to repay debts, with PT Indo Bharat (IBR) being one of its major creditors.
Sritex had initially filed an appeal against the liquidation order but was rejected by the Supreme Court (MA). However, the company continues to pursue a Review of Facts (PK) to have its liquidation status revoked.
"I suspect that there are external parties meddling in this liquidation process," Noel stated during a press conference at the Ministry of Manpower in South Jakarta on Monday (23/12/2024).
When asked to elaborate on the identity of these external parties, Noel refrained from providing specific details, only mentioning that the truth would eventually surface with time.
"They will be exposed in due course," Noel said during the press conference.
During the event, Noel reiterated President Prabowo Subianto‘s commitment to preventing any layoffs among Sritex’s workforce.
"The president’s stance remains unchanged – there will be no mass dismissals," Noel asserted.
Noel also expressed the government’s intention to provide reassurance to Sritex’s workers following the Supreme Court’s rejection of the company’s appeal. To this end, Noel plans to visit the Sritex factory next week.
"We will visit Sritex next week. We must ensure that our workers are not anxious or worried. It is the government’s responsibility to ensure that our workers do not face layoffs due to this decision," Noel said.
(ily/ara)
