The trial process regarding a lawsuit over unilateral Employment Termination (PHK) involving PT PetroChina International Jabung Ltd. continues at the Industrial Relations Court (PHI) at the Central Jakarta District Court. During the third hearing held on Wednesday (July 1, 2026), the panel of judges highlighted the legality aspect of the legal representatives present in the courtroom.
The panel of judges, presided over by I Gusti Ngurah Partha Bhargawa, questioned the presence of the company's legal team. The court assessed that, based on the Delegation of Authority document from the President Director of PT PetroChina, the physical presence of the Vice President of Business Support, Alfaani, is essential to ensure the legitimacy of the trial proceedings.
The lawsuit registered under case number 174/Pdt.Sus-PHI/2026/PN Jkt.Pst was filed by a former employee of the company, John Halim, as a challenge against the unilateral layoff executed by the oil and gas company. PetroChina itself is a Cooperation Contract Contractor (KKKS) operating under the supervision of the Special Task Force for Upstream Oil and Gas Business Activities (SKK Migas).
As a follow-up to these findings, the panel of judges has scheduled a follow-up hearing next week. The company is required to ensure the presence of Alfaani as the Vice President of Business Support so that the trial can proceed in accordance with applicable legal procedures.
