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        "id": 2010759,
        "msgid": "indonesia-formulates-roadmap-for-domestic-worker-governance-1790758268",
        "date": "2026-09-30 15:07:49",
        "title": "Indonesia formulates roadmap for domestic worker governance",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "The Indonesian Manpower Ministry is developing a strategic roadmap to formalise the domestic work sector by establishing competency standards and labour rights. This initiative aims to transition the perception of domestic workers from household helpers to recognised professionals within the care economy.",
        "content": "<p>Head of the ministry\u2019s Manpower Planning and Development Agency,\nAnwar Sanusi, said the roadmap is intended to provide a more concrete\nframework for regulating the sector, with a focus on workers\u2019 competency\ndevelopment and protection.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement received here on Wednesday, he explained that the\ninitiative marks a shift in the country\u2019s perception of domestic\nworkers, moving away from viewing them merely as servants or household\nhelpers toward recognizing them as part of the workforce.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis means that, as workers, they are entitled to labor rights,\u201d\nSanusi said.<\/p>\n<p>He added that the renewed perception should be accompanied by a\nclearer and more comprehensive regulatory framework that adequately\naddresses domestic workers\u2019 competency development and employment\narrangements, given their significant role in the care economy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor that reason, the Manpower Ministry deems it necessary to\nestablish competency standards tailored to the characteristics of\ndomestic workers in Indonesia,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Sanusi emphasized the importance of benchmarking competency standards\nfor Indonesians working as domestic workers overseas and adapting them\nto domestic conditions and needs, with the aim of professionally\nimproving the quality of domestic services in Indonesia.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDeveloping a roadmap is important to provide a clear direction for\nbuilding a system of domestic worker governance in stages,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He added that the roadmap is expected to serve as a reference for the\ngovernment in developing a system that ensures rights protection and\npromotes professionalism among domestic workers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGoing forward, we must have a clear roadmap to transform domestic\nwork into a recognized profession,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Domestic worker bill enactment a Constitutional\nobligation: Komnas HAM<\/p>\n<p>Related news: May Day: MPR presses for passing domestic worker\nprotection bill<\/p>\n<p>Translator: A.N. Zhafira, Tegar Nurfitra<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/indonesia-formulates-roadmap-for-domestic-worker-governance-1790758268",
        "image": ""
    },
    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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