Jakarta, May 1 -- President Prabowo Subianto on Thursday vowed to ratify the legislation to implement the United Nations International Labor Organization (ILO) Convention 188 of 2007 (K-188) concerning Work in Fishing.

During the commemoration of International Labor Day on Thursday, he signaled that the ratification would also be studied by the National Labor Welfare Council, which will be formed soon.

"We will ratify it into law for workers at sea and ships," he said while giving a speech at the event.

The National Labor Welfare Council will consist of labor figures and leaders from across Indonesia.

"They will be responsible for studying the condition of workers and advising the President on improvements to laws and regulations that...