4 Kebijakan Baru Pemerintah yang Bikin Gaduh Sepanjang Mei 2024

Summary

Recent regulations signed by President Joko Widodo have sparked both support and criticism from the public. Key changes include the removal of BPJS Health classes 1, 2, and 3, which has raised concerns about public services and health insurance premiums. New rules on the Tapera housing fund require workers to contribute 3% of their monthly salary, adding to financial burdens. Additionally, religious organizations are granted special rights to manage mining operations, with Freeport Indonesia receiving a special extension for their mining permits. These controversial changes are seen as both a burden and a benefit to different groups.

Takeaways

• 😀 The new regulations signed by President Joko Widodo have sparked both support and opposition from the public.
• 😀 One of the key regulations involves the merging of BPJS Kesehatan's classes 1, 2, and 3 into a single standard inpatient care class.
• 😀 The BPJS changes are set to be implemented by May 2024 under Presidential Regulation No. 59, and have raised concerns about service quality and increased monthly premiums.
• 😀 Another regulation requires workers to contribute 3% of their salary every month to the Tapera fund, which is intended for housing financing.
• 😀 The Tapera fund rule, starting in May 2024, has faced criticism from both employers and workers for adding an additional financial burden.
• 😀 President Jokowi has signed a regulation allowing community and religious organizations to manage mining activities, including mineral and coal mining.
• 😀 Through Government Regulation No. 25 of 2024, these organizations are granted rights to manage mining assets, which has sparked controversy over the allocation of mining rights.
• 😀 The new mining management regulations also include the extension of mining licenses to certain organizations, particularly religious ones.
• 😀 President Jokowi extended PT Freeport Indonesia's special mining business license with specific conditions, including the construction of a smelter and increasing the government’s stake in the company.
• 😀 PT Freeport Indonesia’s mining license extension will be evaluated every 10 years, with the condition of raising the government’s shares in the company from 51% to 61%.

Q & A

What are some of the new regulations signed by President Joko Widodo?

The new regulations include the elimination of class 1, 2, and 3 in BPJS Kesehatan, a policy on mandatory savings for housing (Tapera), and allowing community organizations to manage mining activities.

Why is the elimination of BPJS Kesehatan class 1, 2, and 3 controversial?

The policy is controversial because it is seen as increasing the burden on citizens, with concerns about the quality of services and the higher contributions that may be required.

What is the timeline for the implementation of the new BPJS Kesehatan policy?

The new BPJS Kesehatan policy is set to be implemented by June 30, 2025.

What is Tapera, and why is the new regulation concerning it causing concern?

Tapera is a mandatory savings scheme for housing. The new regulation requires workers to contribute 3% of their monthly salary, which has raised concerns about the added financial burden on both employers and workers.

How do workers feel about the Tapera savings regulation?

Workers are concerned because they already feel burdened by existing mandatory contributions and view the Tapera regulation as an additional financial strain.

What does the regulation regarding community organizations and mining entail?

The regulation allows community organizations, including religious groups, to manage mining activities. It grants them special rights to mining assets, particularly in the mineral and coal sectors.

Are there specific requirements for organizations to receive mining rights under this new regulation?

Yes, organizations must meet certain criteria, though the specific list of qualifying organizations has not yet been released.

What is the significance of the regulation regarding PT Freeport Indonesia?

The regulation extends the business license of PT Freeport Indonesia, which operates in Papua, providing a 10-year evaluation period and requiring the company to meet specific conditions, such as developing smelting facilities and increasing government shares.

What does PT Freeport Indonesia need to do to maintain its special mining license?

PT Freeport must establish smelting facilities and increase its shares to 61% for the government, up from the previous 51%.

How does the public generally view the new regulations introduced by President Joko Widodo?

The public has mixed reactions, with some viewing the regulations as burdensome, while others see them as beneficial to certain groups or sectors.