Photo: A female employee puts her breast pump inside a sterilizer, part of a lactorium provided by Korindo Group
JAKARTA – Being a mom and working full-time isn’t a walk in the park. Yet, many women continue to breastfeed while juggling multiple responsibilities at work. Recognizing these dual roles, Korindo Group has established a lactation room for its working mothers.
This initiative is part of efforts to meet regulatory requirements of providing breastfeeding and pumping facilities. Such requirements are outlined in Health Ministerial Regulation 15/2013 and Government Regulation 28/2024.
“This room was our idea to accommodate the many women in our workforce who need a place for expressing. We hope it will be used effectively, as pumping requires very sterile conditions to produce safe breast milk,” said Erdiaz Puja Rama, Korindo Group’s HRD&GA Manager.
The space comes with a sink for pump and bottle cleaning, a fridge for storing breast milk, a sterilizing compartment, and a sofa with pillows to ensure comfort.
Rika Pratiwi, who works at HRD&GA, is one of its regulars. Since late last year, she’s been getting the support she needs to fulfil her child’s right to breast milk, and she’s thankful for it.
Photo: The comfy, well-equipped facility is located on the fifth floor of Korindo Headquarters, Jakarta
“I’ve been using this room from early December, [so] now my baby’s around nine months old. It’s great because we moms get to have privacy and feel safe. When we feel safe, this will really improve our productivity and encourage greater loyalty [to the company],” Rika said.
Those looking to express can take the room key at the HRD Department and fill in an attendance list. This key must be returned afterward to the officer in charge to allow for alternating use and prevent abuse of the facility.
Lactation rooms offer more than just physical amenities; they reflect a company’s genuine compassion and dedication to supporting breastfeeding employees. By providing this space, Korindo Group further demonstrates its commitment to human rights laws and nurtures a culture that values women’s personal and professional lives. (PR)
