A discussion on implementing a four-day work week is underway in Jakarta. The Indonesian Employers Association (APINDO) argues that it would be difficult to apply across all industrial sectors, and points out that challenges may arise in fields requiring supply chain coordination, such as manufacturing. APINDO also emphasizes that before introducing a four-day work week, efforts to improve productivity are necessary, noting that Indonesian workers' productivity lags behind other Southeast Asian countries. Opinions have also been raised that the public service sector must consider consumer demand. APINDO has shown an open attitude should Jakarta's provincial government move forward with implementation.
