Banten won't move on minimum wage
TANGERANG: Banten Governor Ratu Atut Chosiah has refused to review a proposal from Tangerang Regent Ismet Iskandar on a new minimum wage for the regency, an official said Wednesday.
"The governor has decided that the minimum wage for the regency has already been set in accordance with the regulation that requires an assessment on the cost of living by a team of workers, employers and the administration," said Eutik Suarta, head of the provincial manpower agency.
In November, the Tangerang regency administration announced it would increase the monthly wage by 8 percent from Rp 882,500 to Rp 953,500, a move approved by the governor.
However, workers demanded the administration review the decision and increase the wage to Rp 958,600. Multa Fidrus/JP