A private meeting between Jakarta Governor Basuki 'Ahok' T Purnama with Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Hanif Dakhiri has spawned several important decisions to synergize the policies of both parties. One of them is to make the city as a role model in the handling of labor.

The city government under the leadership of Ahok is ready to become a role model in the handling of labor issues, ranging from training, wages, etc

Minister of Manpower and Transmigration, Hanif Dakhiri disclosed that the meeting discussed the determination of the Provincial Minimum Wage (UMP), employment service, one-stop service and training.

"Concerning training, is very important because it will face the ASEAN Economic Community (MEA) in December 2015. We would like to encourage professional certification," he expressed, Monday (2/23).

He clarifies the ministry and city administration also agreed to boost the quality of the Vocational Training Centre (BLK), and abolish the standard educational requirements S-1 or Senior High School (SMA), as well as age for people who want to join in the training.

"The government is interested in prospering the labors and its industrial to compete in such economic community. It will be synergized to a more harmonious," he stated.

He continued his party also discussed the attempts to suppress labor expenses. Hence, the city administration was asked to become the role model in the case.

"The city government under the leadership of Ahok is ready to become a role model in the handling of labor issues, ranging from training, wages, etc. We can't talk what kind of formula, certainly the wage base is from the standard cost of living (KHL)," he exclaimed.

On that occasion, Ahok positively welcomed the role model offer in order to welcome the ASEAN economic community.

"Of course, we are ready. We want the standard cost's formula more clearly. Thus the labor does not need to do demonstration anymore. We are open to people who have long been working in Jakarta. Want to make ID cards in Jakarta, just process it," he stressed.

Ahok added that his party also wanted Jakartans who cannot continue education to be trained to have the expertise to work.

"I emphasize once again, we're open to anyone. If you want to work here (Jakarta), go ahead," he stated.