Government Finalises Budget for 2026 National Internship Programme

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Minister of Manpower, Yassierli, stated that the government is currently in the finalisation stage of the budget ahead of the implementation of the National Internship Programme (MagangHub) for 2026.

“Regarding the current situation, the final phase relates to the budget. This is what is currently being finalised, and we are still awaiting feedback from the Ministry of Finance and the State Secretariat. This is the current status of preparations for the second cohort of the National Internship Programme,” Yassierli explained during a press conference held at the Ministry of Manpower office in Jakarta on Thursday.

Furthermore, he emphasised that the allowances for National Internship participants this year will still be fully covered by the government, without any burden-sharing with partner companies, as had been previously discussed.

“There was an initial proposal that the participants’ allowances would be shared with partner companies. However, we have ultimately decided to proceed as we did with the first cohort. Therefore, 100 per cent will be borne by the government,” said Yassierli.

Additionally, the Minister explained that the government has confirmed the number of participants, consisting of university fresh graduates, for the second cohort of the National Internship Programme in 2026 will be 150,000 people.

“As a result of inter-ministerial meetings, we have in principle agreed to, first, increase the number of participants from the initial 100,000 (in 2025) to 150,000 (in 2026),” the Minister added.

Meanwhile, the first phase of the 2026 National Internship implementation is planned to commence next July, with an initial target of approximately 50,000 participants. Subsequent phases will be implemented gradually until the established national target is met.