Indonesia President-elect Prabowo promises higher salaries, improved benefits for judges amid nationwide strike

The base monthly salary for a first-year judge is 2 million rupiah ( US$ 128. 20 ), with considerable accommodations, bringing their total income to about 16. 6 million ringgit per quarter.

According to information software Statista, the average gross monthly income in Indonesia is around 3 million ringgit.

Another determine brought up how he was able to return home to enter his mother’s death, due to financial difficulties.

“ In 2020, I was over with COVID-19 and I even received news that my mother had passed away but I was unable to attend the funeral because of my financial situation, ” he said while holding up his grief, local media app Kumparan reported.

According to the Jakarta Globe, Indonesia has about 7,700 courts at district, provincial and national rates.  

During the visit, Mr Dasco brought his mobile telephone nearer to the camera to ensure that Mr Prabowo’s voice could be heard clearly by the courts, local media app Kompas. web reported.

Addressing the courts, Mr Prabowo reiterated that he has much paid attention to the happiness of judges in the country.  

“ I have always paid great attention to the courts, ” he said, adding that he also hoped to be able to do a face-to-face meet with them.  

Kompas reported that the courts responded to the telephone call by giving a standing ovation. Some were apparently seen to be moved to tears.

“This is not a promise, the ( presidential ) campaign is over so I don’t have to promise anything. This is my commitment, so I urge all of you ( judges ) to remain patient for a while.

” As soon as I actually get over and began my part, I will definitely pay attention to the judges, ” said Mr Prabowo, as quoted in another local media store, Detiknews.  

“We must join, with the powerful supporting the weak to assure our country prospers up. I was shocked by your position but I am currently planning how to improve it, ” he reassured the courts, while stressing the importance of unity.  

Mr Prabowo will be sworn in on Oct 20 this month, alongside President Joko Widodo’s brother, Mr Gibran Rakabuming Raka.

Thousands of magistrates participated in a nationwide attack which began on Monday, pushing for a compensation increase of 142 per share, citing prices and the rising cost of living.

The Supreme Court however clarified that it was not a formal strike as it was only “coordinated leave ” by members of the Indonesian Judges Union ( SHI).

In response to this, Mr Widodo has confirmed that the issue is even currently under review by three departments- the Ministry of Bureaucratic Reform, Ministry of Law and Ministry of Human Rights.