Indonesia targets international job placement through new labor training partnerships

The Indonesian Ministry of Migrant Worker Protection (KP2MI) has entered into several strategic partnerships to prepare citizens for the global labor market. In one collaboration, PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia (InJourney Airports) and KP2MI are working to train and deploy Indonesian migrant workers to Japan, specifically targeting approximately 2,600 positions in the aviation sector through March 2029. These roles include cargo, warehousing, ground handling, building cleaning, and aviation security, addressing Japan's labor shortage caused by an aging population.

Additionally, KP2MI has partnered with Pattimura University (Unpatti) to develop human resources in Maluku. This initiative aims to support a national target of preparing 500,000 migrant workers for international markets. The collaboration includes the establishment of a Migrant Center at the university to provide technical training, certification, and education on safe migration to prevent human trafficking. As of November 2026, data indicates over 205,000 job vacancies remain open in the international market.