Indonesian Local Leaders Push Youth Skill Development Programs

Bekasi Mayor Tri Adhianto urged the Karang Taruna youth organization to expand training, education and legal overseas work opportunities, emphasizing measurable outcomes and community projects. He cited residents working legally in Japan earning 18‑24 million rupiah per month and announced Darkam Suryadi as the new Karang Taruna chair for 2026‑2031.

In Bandung, DPRD Secretary Susanto Triyogo Adiputro addressed participants at the MAI Leadership Camp, urging young people to pair ambitious goals with clear roadmaps, citing examples from professional, academic, business and political careers, and stressing the role of education, experience and communication.