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Minister of Manpower Yassierli has called for stronger oversight of the Indonesia-Japan Internship Programme, stressing transparency, fair access, and better workforce outcomes as participation continues to grow.
Indonesia is stepping up efforts to strengthen the governance of its Indonesia-Japan Internship Programme, with a renewed focus on transparency, accountability, and workforce readiness.
Speaking at the National Coordination Meeting (Rakornas) of Sending Organisations in Jakarta last month, Yassierli, Minister of Manpower said internships play a strategic role in preparing Indonesians for employment, both at home and overseas.
He highlighted that internships are not only about exposure to work environments, but also about equipping participants with practical skills to meet labour market demands. This is particularly important as Indonesia continues to face employment pressures, including a steady influx of new jobseekers each year.
"Internships are part of the solution to preparing the future workforce. Through internships, participants gain direct work experience in the industry while improving their competence," Minister Yassierli said.
The Rakornas brought together 373 leaders and representatives from organisations involved in the Indonesia-Japan Internship Programme, alongside other stakeholders overseeing its implementation.
Turning to overseas placements, Minister Yassierli emphasised the need to clearly structure the roles and performance of such organisations. He said stronger oversight is needed to ensure the programme runs effectively, fairly, and in the best interests of participants.
He also reminded stakeholders that internships are temporary by nature and meant to build competencies, not place unnecessary financial burdens on participants. High costs, he warned, could limit access, particularly for individuals from lower-income backgrounds.
He emphasised the need for integrity, transparency, and accountability across the entire process, from regulations to licensing, adding that practices which fall short of good governance standards must be addressed.
Looking ahead, Minister Yassierli called for closer collaboration among sending organisations to support the long-term success of the programme and safeguard the interests of Indonesian participants.
He outlined three priority areas for strengthening the Indonesia-Japan Internship Programme:
- Improving regulations and licensing processes
- Building a more integrated data ecosystem
- Developing post-internship pathways
Supporting this view, Darmawansyah, Director General of Vocational Training and Productivity Development (Binalavotas), Ministry of Manpower, said the programme plays an important role in improving competency, productivity, and instilling industrial work ethics.
He noted that the programme focuses not only on technical skills but also on character development.
"Strengthening governance, regulatory compliance, and protecting participants must be a shared commitment between the government and sending organisations," DG Darmawansyah added.
The Rakornas also recognised Indonesia’s recent achievements on the regional skills stage. Certificates of appreciation were presented to competitors and experts from the Indonesian delegation who took part in WorldSkills Asia Taipei 2025, where all Indonesian participants across eight competency areas secured medals.
Lead image / Ministry of Manpower of the Republic of Indonesia
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