TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - President Prabowo and several high-ranking state officials attend the International Labor Day commemoration at the National Monument (Monas) square on Thursday, May 1, 2025, appearing to stand on the main stage with labor union leaders and worker representatives from various regions.
President Prabowo arrived around 10:10 a.m. local time. Before going up on stage, the president greeted people along the walkway towards the stage. Teddy Indra Wijaya, who serves as the Cabinet Secretary in the Red and White Cabinet, also accompanied Prabowo.
On the stage, Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Ahmad Muzani, Speaker of the House Puan Maharani, Deputy Speaker of the House Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, and the House Commission III head Habiburokhman were seen. National Police chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo was also seen on stage.
Still on the same stage, several ministers were present, including Minister of Manpower Yassierli and the Minister of Migrant Workers’ Protection Abdul Kadir Karding.
Raffi Ahmad, who serves as the Presidential Special Envoy for the Development of the Young Generation and Artists, also attended the event. Meanwhile, from the labor side, the Secretary General of the World Labor Union, Shoya Yoshida, as well as the leaders and presidents of labor union confederations in Indonesia, were present on stage.
Workers have begun arriving at Monas since 6:30 a.m. to commemorate Labor Day which falls on Thursday, May 1, 2025, on various modes of transportation, including buses and other vehicles.
The event was attended by various labor and worker confederations, including the All-Indonesia Workers Union Confederation (KSPSI), the Indonesian Workers Union Confederation (KSPI), and the All-Indonesia Labor Union Confederation (KSBSI). KSPSI was prominent with its blue-colored union flag and logo, while the other unions also prepared their respective attributes.
Approximately 200,000 workers attended the May Day commemoration held at the National Monument field on May 1, 2025. President of the Indonesian Workers Union Confederation (KSPI) Said Iqbal said that the workers present came from Greater Jakarta and its surrounding areas, such as Karawang, Purwakarta, Serang, and Cilegon.
Editor’s Choice: International Labor Day: Honoring the Struggle of Workers Around the World
Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News
Civil Groups Take to the Streets of Jakarta on May Day: 'This Is the Day to Fight Back'
4 menit lalu
Civil groups from all walks of life commemorate May Day by staging a rally in front of the House of Representatives building.
Police Chief Monitors Jakarta May Day in Monas
12 menit lalu
Indonesian National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo assured that the security for the May Day 2025 event has been conducted comprehensively.
May Day in Jakarta: Thousands of Workers Gather at Monas
2 jam lalu
Participants of the May Day commemoration arrived in groups from various directions, using buses, motorcycles, and some on foot.
International Labor Day: Honoring the Struggle of Workers Around the World
3 jam lalu
Labor Day began when a group of workers in the United States held rallies to demand better working conditions on May 1, 1886.
Police Deploy 13,252 Joint Personnel to Safeguard Jakarta May Day Events
6 jam lalu
The Chief of Jakarta Metro Police urges the public to avoid the vicinity of Monas to reduce the potential traffic congestion during the May Day commemoration.
BMKG Shares Weather Forecast for Greater Jakarta on Labor Day
6 jam lalu
The BMKG weather forecast for Greater Jakarta on May 1, 2025, coincided with the national holiday of Labor Day.
Sri Mulyani Says Govt Unlocks Rp86.6tn in Budget as Efficiency Settles
15 jam lalu
After the budget efficiency process is completed, Sri Mulyani begins to unblock the budget. Up to April 25, the unblocked budget reached Rp86.6 trillion.
Prabowo Instructs GBK Assets Transfer to Danantara, Says State Secretary
20 jam lalu
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto instructed the transfer of GBK assets to the state's sovereign wealth agency, Danantara.
Prabowo Sends Condolences Over Kashmir Terror Attack
20 jam lalu
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto wants to speak directly with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to offer mediation aid.
LRT Jabodebek Offers Up to 50% Fare Discount for Labor Day 2025
21 jam lalu
On Labor Day, LRT Jabodebek will run 270 trips from 05:25 AM to 10:39 PM WIB.
