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        "id": 1983125,
        "msgid": "manpower-ministry-baznas-explore-joint-programme-for-inclusive-jobs-1789548844",
        "date": "2026-09-16 14:36:11",
        "title": "Manpower Ministry, Baznas explore joint programme for inclusive jobs",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "The Indonesian Manpower Ministry and Baznas are exploring a collaboration to enhance employment access through the strategic use of religious philanthropic funds. The partnership aims to focus on vocational training, supporting citizens with disabilities, and preparing interns for opportunities in Japan.",
        "content": "<p>\u201cThis collaboration is part of the Manpower Ministry\u2019s commitment to\nrealising an inclusive job market while building economic independence\nin communities through the use of religious philanthropic funds,\u201d a\nspecial staff to the manpower minister, Sukro Muhab, said in a statement\nreceived here on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>Muhab noted the ministry intends to work with Baznas to connect\neconomic empowerment programme with employment schemes, tailoring\ngovernment interventions and assistance to people\u2019s actual needs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe will focus this synergy on expanding employment access for\ncitizens with disabilities, preparing prospective interns bound for\nJapan, and optimising the alms collection unit (UPZ) of the Manpower\nMinistry,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia\u2019s Baznas provides clean water to quake\nsurvivors in Flores<\/p>\n<p>Muhab added Baznas would also be involved in vocational training\nprogrammes and efforts to facilitate underprivileged residents in\nsecuring employment. He expressed hope the cooperation would enable more\npeople to enhance their skills and enter the job market.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur cooperation with Baznas is being directed toward generating\ngreater benefits for the people from the distribution of alms,\u201d he\nremarked.<\/p>\n<p>The official confirmed the Manpower Ministry and Baznas had also\ndiscussed ways to strengthen the role of the ministry\u2019s UPZ in\ndistributing alms to people in need.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Baznas to fund master\u2019s scholarships for 200\nPalestinian students<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThrough the partnership, the Manpower Ministry is committed to\nrolling out inclusive and equitable policies that cover all elements of\nsociety,\u201d Muhab concluded.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Baznas chief for distribution, utilization, and\nempowerment, Idy Muzayyad, emphasised the agency\u2019s readiness to support\nprogrammes introduced by the ministry.<\/p>\n<p>Muzayyad expressed belief the ministry has the potential to make\ngreater contributions to alms distribution by optimising its UPZ.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia\u2019s alms agency mounts relief mission in\nquake-hit NTT<\/p>\n<p>Translator: A. Nur Zhafira, Tegar Nurfitra<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/manpower-ministry-baznas-explore-joint-programme-for-inclusive-jobs-1789548844",
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