Fate of Thousands of R2 and R3 Honorer Workers at Stake, Kerinci Regency Urged to Act Swiftly

KERINCI – The future hangs in the balance for thousands of non-ASN honorer workers in categories R2 and R3 who have long served across various public service sectors in Kerinci Regency. With the expiration of the affirmative program for part-time PPPK (Government Employees with Work Agreements) appointments in 2025, anxiety among these workers is growing rapidly.

These honorers play vital roles in daily governance and community service—assisting administrative work in village offices, supporting schools, operating health centers, maintaining sanitation, and providing technical services. Despite limited resources, lack of benefits, and job insecurity, they have consistently demonstrated loyalty and performance equal to that of permanent civil servants. Ironically, their future is now clouded by what they see as the local government’s inaction.

> “We are not just numbers in a database. We are human beings who have served for years, even before the PPPK regulation existed. Now, when the opportunity has been opened, we fear losing it because there’s still no sign of an official proposal from the Kerinci government,” said one R2 honorer, requesting anonymity.

The legal framework is already in place. Minister of PAN-RB Decree No. 16 of 2025 obliges regional governments to propose eligible honorers listed in the BKN (State Personnel Agency) database for part-time PPPK appointments. The Ministry of Home Affairs has also issued a circular providing technical guidelines for budgeting.

> “We are not asking to be appointed directly as ASN. We are asking for clarity and fairness. The central government has opened the door; now it’s time for the local government to act,” the honorer added.

In an effort to secure their rights, the honorers have submitted a formal request for a hearing with the DPRD Kerinci (Regional Parliament). They hope legislators will take a proactive stance and act as true representatives of the people.

> “This hearing is not for protests or conflict—it’s a way to communicate and find solutions. We want to sit down together and work out a way forward,” said an R3 honorer coordinator.

The honorers also called on the Regent of Kerinci to intervene decisively by instructing the BKPSDM (Regional Personnel Agency) and BPKAD (Regional Financial Agency) to immediately prepare and submit proposals to the BKN.

> “The Regent is our last hope. If there is no response soon, thousands of families will lose their income starting January 2026. This is not about titles—it’s about survival,” they stressed.

Failure to submit the proposals before the end of 2025 will result in these workers being classified as inactive, permanently excluding them from the PPPK appointment system. Kerinci Regency would then lose a loyal and experienced workforce that has long contributed to public service.

All eyes are now on the Kerinci local government: will it step in as the protector of its honorer workers, or allow them to face uncertainty without support?