The objective of this study is to disclose the forms of government interventions that the female workers in the informal sector have experienced in Palembang City. The method used is the quantitative method withthe design of survey method. The data collected by means of questionnaires were analyzed by using the descriptive statistics and presented using descriptions and pie charts. The results of the study revealed that the government intervention were in the forms of providing skills, training, business capital, supervision, and information. Eventhough the percentage was still very low, the government intervention should be appreciated as motivation provider to the female workers in the informal sector, so that they can develop their business to get a decent income. In addition, this form of intervention can serve as a silencer for the accusation stating that so far the informal sector has been marginalized and has not been touched by government interference.

Recently, women's role in the workfield has increased. Especially with the existence of a gender equality program that makes employment opportunity become equal for both workers, men's and women's. Not infrequently even women are more able to compete and occupy important positions at work. But not a few women's labor are involved in informal sector of workfield. Therefore, this study is aimed to explore the evidence of reasons behind women's labor performing informal economic activity in Palembang, the city in South Sumatera Province of Indonesia.The method used in the study is a quantitative method by collecting data through surveys and interviews. Then the data were analyzed by using a descriptive analysis of frequency that presented in pie charts and descriptions. The findings of evidence through descriptive analysis of frequency showed that marital status, age, education, income, and business status are the reasons behind women's labor performing informal economic activity in Palembang. Variable income opportunities attract women to work in the informal sector as well as flexibility and can be done independently (self-help). The conclusion of this study indicates that women that are educated, adult, and married tend to choose the fulfillment of the informal employment.