JAKARTA, thekabarnews.com—The Indonesian government has set monthly compensation for managers of the Red and White Village Cooperatives (KDKMP) at between Rp6.8 million and Rp8.3 million.

Coordinating Food Minister Zulkifli Hasan (Zulhas) announced the range after a coordination meeting in Jakarta on Tuesday, September 29. The amount will vary according to the local minimum wage and the conditions surrounding each manager’s assignment.

“The responsibility is significant because they are expected to develop the village economy,” Zulhas said.

“The pay will depend on the region and follow the local minimum wage, ranging from Rp6.8 million to Rp8.3 million. It will also reflect the remoteness of the assignment. That amount is all-inclusive.”

His remarks indicate that the figure represents total monthly compensation rather than base salary alone. The government has not publicly released a detailed breakdown of the allowances included in the package.

PT Agrinas Pangan Nusantara will engage the cooperative managers through two-year fixed-term employment agreements (PKWT). The government aims to complete their initial placement by October 1, 2026.

The appointments form part of the government’s effort to develop a nationwide network of about 80,000 village and urban ward cooperatives. President Prabowo Subianto accelerated the program through Presidential Instruction No. 9/2025.

Managers will be responsible for cooperative operations and will assist in local commercial activities. They may be responsible for supply coordination, management of business administration and connecting village producers to wider distribution networks.

The placement process has attracted complaints from candidates assigned far from their registered homes. Government data showed that authorities had matched 28,620 managers with cooperative locations.

Of that total, 55.69 percent received postings within 10 kilometers of home, while 71.91 percent remained within 50 kilometers. About 11.27 percent were assigned to another province.

Officials said the matching system considers candidates’ domicile and family circumstances. It also assesses building readiness, available positions and operational needs across regions. The government prioritizes cooperatives whose facilities are ready to operate.

Zulhas said managers who received distant assignments could seek adjustments later. However, he advised candidates to accept their initial appointment first to avoid losing their place in the program.

The pay scheme provides greater clarity for prospective managers, but its implementation will depend on transparent contracts, timely payments and adequate support for those posted far from home.

The readiness of the individual cooperatives will also determine whether managers will be able to start work as scheduled.