The approval of the Presidential Regulation (PP) on the Public Procurement Regulatory Body (PPRT) Bill marks a new chapter for Indonesia’s procurement system. This initiative bill, which was put forward by the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR), aims to establish a regulatory body to oversee and improve the public procurement process in Indonesia. In this article, we will discuss the key points of the PPRT bill and the significance of its approval, as stated by the National Public Procurement Agency (LKPP).
The Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) has announced that the domestic workers’ protection (PPRT) bill will be an initiative bill, according to Presidential Staff Chief Moeldoko. This decision, made during the 19th plenary meeting of DPR’s session IV, marks a significant milestone in the bill’s long journey towards ratification. The bill, introduced in 2004, has been awaiting approval for 19 years, and this latest announcement brings it one step closer to realization.
Moeldoko welcomed the decision and reassured the public that the Presidential Staff Office (KSP) is ready to provide comprehensive support to the Ministry of Manpower, the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, and the Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection, as well as other stakeholders. The KSP is keen to discuss and deepen the PPRT Bill with the DPR RI without delay.
Moeldoko explained that the PPRT Bill is needed to provide guarantees and legal certainty regarding the rights and obligations of domestic workers in the country. He also stated that the KSP assures that all collaborative efforts are being made to ensure the bill’s smooth discussion and ratification soon.
According to Moeldoko, the ratification of the PPRT Bill will be an important achievement in the protection and recognition of domestic workers. Formal recognition of domestic workers will also encourage an increase in women’s economic contribution in the country.
The domestic workers’ bill proposed by the Legislative Body of the DPR RI on July 1, 2020, includes material related to the recognition or acknowledgment of workers, a model for recruiting domestic workers, a model for protecting domestic workers, as well as setting the rights and obligations of workers.
The PPRT Bill is an essential legislation for Indonesia, as domestic workers form a large section of the country’s workforce. Despite their significant contribution to the economy, domestic workers in Indonesia have traditionally received little legal protection. The ratification of the PPRT Bill will ensure that domestic workers receive comprehensive legal protection and recognition.
The decision to make the PPRT Bill an initiative bill is significant, as it signals the government’s commitment to protecting the rights of vulnerable workers. The bill’s ratification will be a significant milestone in improving the lives of millions of domestic workers in Indonesia.
The Presidential Staff Office has also called for the deliberation of the bill without any delay, emphasizing that the bill’s ratification is essential to provide legal protection to domestic workers. The consultation and collaboration between stakeholders and policymakers are crucial to ensure that the ratification process is a smooth one.
Overall, the ratification of the PPRT Bill will be an essential step for Indonesia as it works towards achieving greater legal protection and recognition for all its people, especially the most vulnerable. The government’s commitment to ratifying the bill and providing comprehensive support to stakeholders is an encouraging step. This decision marks a new chapter in the long journey of the PPRT Bill to ratification, signaling a bright future for the rights of domestic workers in Indonesia.
