Indonesia’s Minister of Cooperatives, Ferry Juliantono, has confirmed that a scheme for paying civil servant (PNS) salaries through Village/Kelurahan Red and White Cooperatives (KDKMP), or Kopdes Merah Putih, will be implemented this year. This initiative involves utilizing these cooperatives for the disbursement of wages to government employees. The Minister’s assurance signals a move towards a new system of salary delivery within the country. Details regarding the specific mechanisms and timelines for this widespread rollout are expected to be announced shortly. This decision aims to strengthen village economies and provide an alternative financial pathway for civil service compensation. The initiative is seen as a way to support local cooperatives and ensure efficient salary distribution throughout Indonesia.