Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Manpower and Transmigration Minister Muhaimin Iskandar called on the public on Sunday to observe the May Day on May 1 orderly and peacefully.

"In essence, the government hailed and supported the observance of the international workers` solidarity day (May Day). I hoped celebrations would be held in a conducive situation like that in previous years," the minister said here on Sunday.

Employers and labors are expected to offer their hands

He also called on workers and employers to work together so that they would be able to celebrate the May Day with various positive activities.

"Let`s make the May Day celebrations as a momentum to increase prosperity and work productivity. The May Day spirit is expected to become a main driver so that the government, businessmen and workers would cooperate in increasing workers` prosperity," he said. (*)

Editor: Kunto Wibisono
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