Regarding the letter from Joko Wiryanto in TEMPO (February 5), we would like to offer the following explanation:

1. With the merger of four government banks (BBD, BDN, Exim Bank and Bapindo/former legacy banks) into Bank Mandiri, the payment of employees in the Volunteer Retirement Program (PPS) has already been regulated. They also receive other facilities such as Retirement Preparation Period (MPP) or Work-Free Period (MBT), whose rules conform