The Indonesian government has announced a comprehensive social protection system for all migrant workers being sent to Japan, starting April 3, 2026, through the BPJS system to ensure their rights.
The Indonesian Ministry of Migrant Worker Protection has urged universities to prepare students to become skilled workers abroad by establishing specialized training centers. This initiative is part of a government plan to send 500,000 skilled workers to various countries by 2026.
There has been a significant rise in work visa applications from Indonesian migrants to Turkey, with the number doubling over the past year. This announcement was made during a meeting between Indonesian and Turkish officials in Jakarta.
The Indonesian Ministry of Migrant Worker Protection is seeking new employment opportunities in European countries for Indonesian workers, focusing on nations facing aging populations. This initiative aims to enhance job prospects and reduce poverty.
The Indonesian Ministry of Migrant Worker Protection continues its efforts to combat labor trafficking to the Middle East amid an ongoing ban on sending workers to those countries. Officials indicate that approximately <strong>25,000</strong> workers migrate illegally each year despite the ban.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced that the ASEAN leaders' summit will take place in May, but its agenda will be minimized to address pressing issues like fuel supplies, food prices, and migrant labor. This decision follows consultations with his counterparts in the regional bloc.