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Summary

The impact of job layoffs in Indonesia remains a significant concern, especially in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. In early 2025, companies across various sectors, particularly the textile industry and hospitality, are facing massive layoffs, putting millions of workers at risk. Economic experts point to declining demand and purchasing power as key factors, with the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) dropping below 50, signaling a deterioration in manufacturing. The rise of emerging technologies, such as AI, is also expected to further impact jobs that once relied on human labor.

Takeaways

• 😀 The issue of job termination and layoffs remains a global problem, particularly in Indonesia.
• 😀 The Covid-19 pandemic has left a lasting impact, and the phenomenon of job losses continues into 2025.
• 😀 In early 2025, massive layoffs were announced by companies, with 3 million workers in the textile industry at risk of losing their jobs.
• 😀 Around 70% of hotel and restaurant entrepreneurs in Jakarta have plans to lay off workers.
• 😀 The Director of Digital Economy at the Center of Economics and Law Studies, Selios Nailul Huda, attributes layoffs to reduced purchasing power and demand.
• 😀 Reduced demand negatively impacts production, leading to job losses in various sectors.
• 😀 Indonesian Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data reflects a sharp decline in economic activity, dropping from 52.4 in March 2025 to 46.7 in April and 47.4 in May.
• 😀 A PMI below 50 signals a downturn in the manufacturing industry and the lack of industry expansion.
• 😀 The reduction in domestic manufacturing production contributes to the poor economic performance.
• 😀 The rise of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and automation may further impact jobs that previously relied on human labor.

Q & A

What is the current issue regarding employment in Indonesia?

Termination of employment and layoffs are major issues in Indonesia, which have been exacerbated since the Covid-19 pandemic. In early 2025, many companies announced large-scale layoffs, particularly in the textile industry and the hospitality sector in Jakarta.

How many workers in the textile industry are at risk of losing their jobs?

As many as 3 million workers in the textile industry in Indonesia are at risk of losing their jobs due to the current economic downturn.

What percentage of Jakarta hotel and restaurant entrepreneurs are planning layoffs?

Around 70% of hotel and restaurant entrepreneurs in Jakarta have stated that they plan to lay off workers.

What are the factors contributing to the decline in employment?

The primary factors contributing to the layoffs include reduced purchasing power and demand, which in turn affect production. The decreased demand for goods and services has led to a decline in the performance of the manufacturing industry.

What is the significance of the PMI (Purchasing Managers Index) figures mentioned in the transcript?

The PMI figures are a key indicator of the manufacturing industry's performance. When PMI falls below 50, as it did in April and May 2025, it signals a deterioration in the manufacturing sector, indicating contraction rather than expansion.

What were the PMI values for March, April, and May 2025?

The PMI in March 2025 was 52.4, but it decreased to 46.7 in April and 47.4 in May, signaling a contraction in the manufacturing industry.

How does a PMI below 50 affect the economy?

A PMI below 50 indicates that the manufacturing industry is experiencing a decline in activity, as there is no expansion in production. This usually leads to reduced economic growth and potential job losses.

Why is the manufacturing industry's performance deteriorating?

The performance of the manufacturing industry is deteriorating due to a lack of expansion, which is often a result of insufficient demand and a slowdown in domestic manufacturing production.

What impact is the development of EA (Economic Automation) expected to have on jobs?

The rapid development of Economic Automation (EA) is expected to negatively impact jobs that previously relied on human labor, potentially leading to more layoffs and job displacement in various sectors.

What role does purchasing power play in the current economic situation?

Reduced purchasing power is one of the key factors contributing to the decline in demand for goods and services. As purchasing power decreases, consumers buy less, leading to a slowdown in production and potentially more job losses.