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"We have been conducting tripartite [meetings] for almost two weeks. We deliberated the
articles one by one. I think we now hand the matter over to the government to undergo the
process at the House of Representatives," she told the Post .

"We listened to the labor unions' views and arguments. The labor unions also listened to
companies. I think this process has been going very well, although it has not involved all unions,"
Shinta said. "We need to respect this process. Other parties outside these discussions need to
be patient and wait for the process at the House. It's difficult for external parties to address
their views because they don't understand the internal discussions." Her comments addressed
the World Bank's recent warning that the omnibus bill could pose a threat not only to labor
rights but also the environment as the bill relaxed requirements on obtaining a business license.

The omnibus bill will apply a so-called risk-based approach in issuing business licenses, by
requiring an environmental impact analysis (Amdal) for businesses whose operations are
potentially hazardous to the environment. For small enterprises that do not pose a threat to the
environment, the government will only require registration for a business identification number
(NIB).

Jobs bill puts spotlight on graft in natural resources sector in Indonesia "The government will
not backtrack on the environment aspects. They have paid attention to aspects that need to be
prioritized, just as it did with the labor elements," said Shinta, adding that the relaxation "does
not mean removing the Amdal altogether".

President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo proposed the omnibus bill as legislation that could help
Indonesia climb up the World Bank's ease of doing business ranking to 40 th place this year.
In 2019, Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia, was stuck at 73 rd , indicating
slower progress relative to its peers for the past two years.

In mid-July, Coordinating Economic Minister Airlangga Hartarto said the government was
expecting the House to conclude deliberation of the omnibus bill in August or early September.

The House has postponed the deliberation of articles on labor issues in the omnibus bill due to
mounting pressure from labor unions..

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