Kapanlagi.com - The West Java Provincial Government has officially announced the Provincial Minimum Wage (UMP) for 2025, set at Rp2,191,238.18. This is an encouraging increase of Rp133,737.18 or 6.5 percent compared to the UMP for 2024, which was recorded at Rp2,057,495. This increase is in line with the directive from President Prabowo Subianto and has been regulated in the Minister of Manpower Regulation (Permenaker) Number 16 of 2024.
In a press conference at Gedung Sate, Bandung, on Wednesday night (11/12/2024), the Head of the West Java Manpower and Transmigration Office, Teppy Wawan Dharmawan, explained, "The UMP of West Java for 2025 is calculated using the formula of UMP 2024 plus a 6.5 percent increase from the 2024 UMP, resulting in an increase of Rp133,737.18."
Through this UMP determination, it is hoped that the welfare of workers in West Java will further improve. "All parties agree, there is no more discussion. We have met all the provisions, and one of the explicit ones is the increase (UMP) of 6.5 percent," emphasized Teppy, as reported by Liputan6.com on Saturday (14/12/2024).
With this step, the West Java Provincial Government demonstrates its commitment to improving the living standards of workers and encouraging better economic growth in the region.
1. Establishment of the Provincial Minimum Wage (UMP) West Java 2025
The establishment of the Provincial Minimum Wage (UMP) West Java 2025 is based on several important factors that should be noted. First, this decision refers to the Minister of Manpower Regulation Number 16 of 2024, which serves as the official reference.
Furthermore, the nominal UMP for 2025 is calculated by adding a 6.5 percent increase to the UMP of the previous year, which is 2024. Equally important, this figure is also the result of an agreement between labor groups and employers that took place in the Wage Council, indicating a synergy to improve the welfare of workers in West Java.
2. Highest and Lowest Minimum Wages in West Java
In the latest encouraging news, Bekasi City has been crowned as the winner with the highest City Minimum Wage (UMK) in West Java, reaching a fantastic amount of Rp5,690,752.95!
Meanwhile, on the other hand, Banjar City recorded the lowest UMK in this province, which is Rp2,204,754.48. This striking difference highlights the interesting economic dynamics in West Java.
3. List of Minimum Wages for Districts/Cities in West Java 2025
The year 2025 brings good news for workers in West Java with the establishment of the Minimum Wage for Districts/Cities (UMK) that varies, reflecting the economic dynamics of each region.
At the top of the list, Bekasi City leads with an UMK of Rp5,690,752.95, followed by Karawang Regency and Bekasi Regency, which offer Rp5,599,593.21 and Rp5,558,515.10 respectively.
Meanwhile, Purwakarta and Subang Regencies also show significant figures, namely Rp4,792,252.92 and Rp3,508,626.53. On the other hand, Tasikmalaya City and Pangandaran Regency close the list with lower UMK, at Rp2,801,962.82 and Rp2,221,724.19 respectively.
4. Provincial Minimum Wage for West Java 2025
The West Java government has just announced good news for workers with the establishment of the Provincial Minimum Wage for the Plantation and Labor-Intensive Sectors (UMSP) 2025, which is now set at Rp2,201,519.65—an increase of 7 percent from the 2024 UMP.
The Metal, Electronics, and Machinery Workers Union Federation of All Indonesia Workers' Union (FSP LEM SPSI) West Java also welcomes this decision positively, with its DPD Chairman, Muhamad Sidarta, stating that the increase in the UMP for 2025, which reaches 6.5 percent, is very close to the ideal figure expected by workers.
5. What is UMP?
UMP, or Provincial Minimum Wage, is the lowest wage benchmark that must be paid by employers to workers in each province.
6. How to calculate UMP?
The Provincial Minimum Wage (UMP) is determined through a careful formula that combines various important factors, such as economic growth rates, inflation levels, and specific indices set by the central government.
7. What is the impact of UMP increases on workers?
Increases in the Provincial Minimum Wage (UMP) are expected to provide a positive boost to the purchasing power of the public; however, on the other hand, this step also has the potential to increase the operational cost burden for companies. This creates an interesting challenge for business actors to adapt and find innovative solutions to maintain a balance between employee welfare and business sustainability.
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