Bogor\u2019s Class I Non-TPI Immigration Office in West Java has\ntransformed its service waiting room into a gallery. Inmate-made\nartworks adorn every corner of the space.<\/p>\n
Turning the immigration service waiting room into a showroom is\ndescribed as a step by the Ministry of Immigration and Corrections\n(Imipas) to promote the marketing of products. This was stated by\nMinister Agus Andrianto, who hopes that products made by inmates will\ngain greater recognition and reach their markets.<\/p>\n
On Wednesday, 4 March 2026, Minister Agus inspected the services at\nBogor Immigration Office and officially inaugurated the Inmates\u2019\nGallery. He emphasised that the Balai Latihan Kerja (BLK) \u2014 Work\nTraining Centres in prisons and detention facilities \u2014 are facilities\nfor fostering independence, to build work ethic, skills, and discipline\namong detainees. In line with Asta Cita, such independence-building\nactivities in prisons can strengthen human resource development.<\/p>\n
\u2018Inmates in all prisons and detention centres have BLKs \u2014 Balai\nLatihan Kerja. The products vary; the weakness is marketing,\u2019 said the\nMinister of Imipas.<\/p>\n
It is known that inmate-made products range from handicrafts,\ngarments and T-shirt printing, food and beverage products, to paving\nblocks and concrete blocks. The Minister hopes the Directorate General\nof Immigration can collaborate with the Directorate General of\nCorrections to overcome barriers to the advancement of prison\nproducts.<\/p>\n
\u2018Some are already exportable; others are still for local needs. I\nurge colleagues in all Immigration offices to prepare lounges that\nmarket products produced by Inmates, including those at airports,\u2019 added\nMinister Agus.<\/p>\n
He hopes that this strategically credible step will broaden market\naccess, specifically targeting users of immigration services. Minister\nAgus stressed that generally the quality of inmate-made products meets\nmarket standards.<\/p>\n
On that occasion, he also spoke about strengthening BLKs and\nmarketing these products as part of an offender rehabilitation strategy\ngrounded in productive enterprise. \u2018Hopefully this will keep developing\nso they have the opportunity to foster a work ethic, and when they\nreturn to the community they are not lazy and ready to work any job,\u2019\nsaid Minister Agus.<\/p>\n
\u2018Now they just want a reward; they will work. Especially when they\nare working outside later, adjusted to the Regional Minimum Wage (UMR).\nThey will surely be more diligent,\u2019 Minister Agus hoped.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/immigration-office-transforms-waiting-room-into-gallery-showcasing-inmate-crafted-products-1772701934", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }