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Kopdes Merah Putih: what it is, the roles hired, official recruitment and fake links

Written by KarirAman editorial team Approved by Kaiser Khan (editor), Updated

Kopdes Merah Putih is Indonesia's village-cooperative programme: official recruitment channels, the roles hired, staff status and fake-link warnings.

Summary

  • The Red and White village cooperatives (Koperasi Desa/Kelurahan Merah Putih, Kopdes Merah Putih) are a government programme based on Presidential Instruction 9/2025.
  • Applications for the manager selection go only through the official portal phtc.panselnas.go.id, free of charge, one post per applicant.
  • According to the Coordinating Minister for Food (4 May 2026), managers who pass work on a 2-year fixed-term contract for the assigned state food company, not as PPPK.
  • The government has warned of fake registration links that steal personal data and promise a pass in return for money.
  • As of 8 October 2026, the Panselnas portal showed only placement notices and no new registration round.
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  1. What is the Kopdes Merah Putih programme?
  2. How are village cooperative managers recruited in 2026?
  3. What is the status of Kopdes Merah Putih recruitment as of October 2026?
  4. Are Kopdes Merah Putih staff appointed as PPPK civil servants?
  5. What about admin, cashiers and other cooperative staff?
  6. Where is the official Kopdes Merah Putih recruitment link, and how do you spot fake ones?
  7. Where can you report scams using the Kopdes Merah Putih name?

What is the Kopdes Merah Putih programme?

Kopdes Merah Putih is the short name for Koperasi Desa/Kelurahan Merah Putih, the Red and White village cooperatives: a government programme to set up cooperatives in villages and urban wards. According to the State Secretariat, Presidential Instruction 9/2025, signed on 27 March 2025, lists activities such as a cooperative office, basic food supplies, savings and loans, a clinic, a pharmacy, cold storage or warehousing, and logistics. Minister of Cooperatives Implementing Guideline 1/2025 sets a board of an odd number of at least five people: a chair, two vice-chairs, a secretary and a treasurer.

How are village cooperative managers recruited in 2026?

Panselnas Guideline 01/2026 (19 April 2026) governs the selection of staff for the village cooperatives (KDKMP) and the Red and White fishing villages (KNMP). Applications go only through phtc.panselnas.go.id, one person per post, followed by a competence test on BKN's computer system. The KDKMP Manager post is open to D-IV or S-1 graduates of any field, with 30,000 places. Requirements include Indonesian citizenship, age 20 to 35 at application, a GPA of at least 2.75, not being a CPNS, PNS, TNI or Polri member, and willingness to be placed anywhere in Indonesia.

What is the status of Kopdes Merah Putih recruitment as of October 2026?

As of 8 October 2026, the portal phtc.panselnas.go.id showed only the KDKMP and KNMP staff placement notice, with confirmation on simkopdes.go.id due by 28 September 2026, and no new registration. According to the Ministry of Cooperatives as quoted by Republika (29 September 2026), managers were expected to start at their cooperatives in early October 2026. Before starting, candidates take reserve-component basic military training and then managerial training, according to the Ministry of Defence as quoted by Jawa Pos (16 June 2026).

Are Kopdes Merah Putih staff appointed as PPPK civil servants?

No, according to government statements so far. On 4 May 2026 the Coordinating Minister for Food said managers who pass work on a 2-year fixed-term contract (PKWT) as employees of the assigned state food company, which pays them during the contract, and then become cooperative officers (quoted by Kompas TV). The Finance Minister denied a viral salary figure and said the amount was not final (quoted by CNBC Indonesia, 5 August 2026). The participants' statement letter includes a 2-year service bond from placement.

What about admin, cashiers and other cooperative staff?

Cooperative staff other than managers are not recruited through the Panselnas portal. Minister of Cooperatives Implementing Guideline 1/2025 says the board may appoint managers to run the business, and the Minister of Cooperatives said staff pay is not uniform because it depends on business income (15 July 2026). In February 2026 the Ministry of Cooperatives also recruited short-contract Business Assistants for March to May 2026 through an official link and free of charge, according to Metro TV quoting the ministry's official account.

Checklist before replying to a Kopdes Merah Putih job offer

  • Information on the manager selection comes from phtc.panselnas.go.id, not from forwarded messages.
  • Nobody asks for money for registration, passing or placement.
  • Nobody asks for a one-time code (OTP), an account password or a photo of your ID card by chat.
  • For cooperative staff posts, the cooperative's name, board and location are clear.
  • Duties, working hours and pay are set out in writing.

Where can you report scams using the Kopdes Merah Putih name?

The Coordinating Minister for Food asked the public to report requests for money in Kopdes Merah Putih recruitment to law enforcement. Report to the police through the Polri 110 call centre or the SPKT desk at your nearest police station. If you have already transferred money, contact your bank straight away and report to IASC. Keep screenshots of the messages and proof of transfer, but do not share the scam links again.

Frequently asked questions

Does the resignation penalty in the Kopdes statement letter still apply?

No. Panselnas Announcement 09/2026 of 17 June 2026 revoked the financial penalty in point 13 of the statement letter and declared it no longer in force. The 2-year service bond in point 12 remains, and the announcement says it will be applied in line with the law. Keep copies of your statement letter and that announcement.

Can a village cooperative hire cashiers or other staff itself?

Yes. Minister of Cooperatives Implementing Guideline 1/2025 says the cooperative's board may appoint managers to run the business. According to the Minister of Cooperatives (15 July 2026), pay for cooperative staff is not uniform and is expected to come from each cooperative's business income. Ask for the duties, working hours and pay in writing, and never pay to be hired.

Who wrote and reviewed this page?

Written by KarirAman editorial team Published Updated

Prepared with AI assistance. Checked against official sources and approved for publication by Kaiser Khan (editor). Approval date: .

Sources

The facts on this page come from these sources. Dates show when we opened them.

  1. Inilah Inpres 9/2025 tentang Percepatan Pembentukan Koperasi Desa/Kelurahan Merah Putih (Kemensetneg) Kementerian Sekretariat Negara RI · accessed
  2. Petunjuk Pelaksanaan Menteri Koperasi Nomor 1 Tahun 2025 tentang Pembentukan Koperasi Desa/Kelurahan Merah Putih Kementerian Koperasi RI (salinan di situs Pemerintah Kalurahan Jatiayu, Kabupaten Gunungkidul) · accessed
  3. Pedoman Pelaksanaan Seleksi Pengadaan SDM Koperasi Desa/Kelurahan Merah Putih dan Kampung Nelayan Merah Putih Tahun 2026 (Panselnas Nomor 01 Tahun 2026) Panitia Seleksi Nasional Pengadaan SDM dalam Rangka Pemenuhan Program Prioritas Presiden (dokumen di server BKN) · Pedoman Panselnas Nomor 01 Tahun 2026 · accessed
  4. Sistem Seleksi Calon SDM Program Hasil Terbaik Cepat (PHTC): portal Panselnas Panitia Seleksi Nasional Pengadaan SDM dalam Rangka Pemenuhan Program Prioritas Presiden · accessed
  5. Pengumuman Panselnas Nomor 09 Tahun 2026 tentang Penyesuaian Ketentuan dalam Surat Pernyataan pada Seleksi Pengadaan SDM KDKMP dan KNMP Tahun 2026 Panitia Seleksi Nasional SDM KDKMP dan KNMP (Tim Seleksi, Badan Pengaturan BUMN) · accessed
  6. [Template] Surat Pernyataan KDKMP KNMP Tahun 2026 (Panselnas) Panitia Seleksi Nasional SDM KDKMP dan KNMP · accessed
  7. Status dan Gaji Manajer Kopdes Merah Putih, Ini Penjelasan Pemerintah (Kompas TV) Kompas TV · official statement via media · accessed
  8. Purbaya bantah isu gaji manajer Kopdes, sebut UMP lebih sedikit (CNBC Indonesia; angka di judul asli dihilangkan) CNBC Indonesia · official statement via media · accessed
  9. Menkop: gaji pegawai Kopdes Merah Putih tergantung pada pendapatan usahanya (Investortrust) Investortrust · official statement via media · accessed
  10. Manajer Kopdes Merah Putih Mulai Bertugas Awal Oktober 2026 (Republika) Republika · official statement via media · accessed
  11. Calon manajer Kopdes Merah Putih dan Kampung Nelayan akan digembleng jadi Komcad (JawaPos; judul diringkas) JawaPos · official statement via media · accessed
  12. Marak penipuan rekrutmen manajer Kopdes Merah Putih, ini modusnya (CNBC Indonesia) CNBC Indonesia · official statement via media · accessed
  13. Rekrutmen Business Assistant KDKMP 2026 resmi dibuka (Metro TV, mengutip akun resmi Kemenkop) Metro TV (metrotvnews.com) · official statement via media · accessed
  14. Indonesia Anti-Scam Centre (IASC): Tentang, Langkah Pelaporan dan FAQ Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (IASC) · accessed
  15. Sentra Pelayanan Kepolisian Terpadu (SPKT) Kepolisian Negara Republik Indonesia · accessed
How to cite

KarirAman (2026). Kopdes Merah Putih: what it is, the roles hired, official recruitment and fake links. Updated 8 October 2026. https://kariraman.com/en/programs/kopdes-merah-putih/

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