Institute for Research on Economics and Society – Faculty of Economics and Business – University of Indonesia

Economic Policy Package Increases Incentives, But BPU Protection Remains Unequal – Labor Market Brief, September 2025

September 30, 2025

This month's Labor Brief examines the economic policy package announced by the government on September 15, which aims to maintain purchasing power while strengthening social protection. One key focus is the provision of discounts on Work Accident Insurance (JKK) and Death Insurance (JKM) contributions for non-wage workers (BPU). This policy is seen positively as an initial step to attract informal workers to social security, although its financial impact is relatively small and does not yet address the issue of low unemployment rates.
BPU membership. The gap between formal and informal workers in access to protection remains an issue that requires attention. Furthermore, it is crucial to formulate more substantive strategies to increase literacy, enrollment incentives, and contribution sustainability so that vulnerable informal workers can be truly protected.

Read more:

Latest Publications

Indonesia-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement – ​​Opportunities and Challenges

November 11, 2025

LPEM–APF Canada Workshop Highlights Pathways to Gender-Responsive MSME Development

November 10, 2025

Monthly Inflation, November 2025 – Macroeconomic Analysis Series

November 6, 2025

Indonesia Economic Outlook 2026 – Suboptimal Quality of 5% Growth

November 4, 2025

Related Publications

Indonesia Canada CEPA

Indonesia-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement – ​​Opportunities and Challenges

LPEM–APF Canada Workshop Highlights Pathways to Gender-Responsive MSME Development

November inflation

Monthly Inflation, November 2025 – Macroeconomic Analysis Series

Positive SSL Wildcard