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Title 900 PEOPLE LOSE JOBS FROM JANUARY-JUNE IN BATAM
Media Name antaranews.com
Pub. Date 26 Agustus 2019
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Batam, Riau - During the first half of 2019, some 900 people lost their jobs in
Batam, Riau Islands Province, following the closure of 27 companies, according to
the local manpower office.
"During the January-June period, 27 companies closed down, causing some 900
people to lose their jobs," Rudi Sakyakirti, head of the Batam manpower office, said
here on Monday.
The number of people laid off might increase because PT Foster 5 Indonesia plans
to close down this year, and PT Unisem next year.
Last year, 60 companies ceased operations in Batam, causing thousands of workers
to lose their jobs, he said.
Rafki Rasyid, chairman of the Indonesian Businessman Association (Apindo), said
that while several companies had closed down, new companies were opening up in
Batam.
He said the companies were closing due to the fact that workers' salaries in Batam
are relatively high compared to that of Myanmar, for instance.
Related news: Batam to curb recruitment of low-skilled foreign workers Related
news: Batam seeks to revive shipyard industry
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