National Police Chief Urges Workers to Upskill for Strategic Industry Needs
National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, in his capacity as Chairman of the Advisory Board of the All-Indonesia Workers' Union Confederation (KSPSI), has urged workers to continuously improve their capabilities so they can fill positions in line with industrial demand.
The Police Chief made the remarks whilst attending the thanksgiving ceremony marking KSPSI's 50th anniversary and Indonesian Workers' Day 2026. On the occasion, General Sigit highlighted the importance of workforce readiness amid global dynamics and the government's intensified downstream processing efforts.
General Sigit explained that the government continues to drive strategic priority programmes through the downstream processing of natural resources. This initiative aims not only to achieve economic self-sufficiency but also to absorb labour on a massive scale.
"The President will, of course, continue to push forward under his Asta Cita programme various strategic priorities, including downstream processing. One initiative that will soon be implemented is the construction of 18 strategic industries," said General Sigit at the KSPSI Training Centre in Purwakarta, West Java, on Saturday (21 February 2026).
The Police Chief expressed hope that industrial development would create new spaces for workers to contribute. Indonesia, he said, possesses natural wealth that must be managed domestically through industrialisation.
"We hope there will be a large number of new employment opportunities. This will provide spaces for our fellow workers to continue contributing as foreign exchange heroes," he said.
On the same occasion, General Sigit also offered National Police facilities for use as training venues, to ensure workers are ready to compete and possess skills relevant to the needs of new industries.
In addition to the KSPSI Training Centre and government-owned Vocational Training Centres (BLK), General Sigit opened the doors of State Police Schools (SPN) across various regions to be utilised as training facilities for workers.
"If they want to use those facilities as well, so that perhaps the programmes from companies — regarding what skills our fellow workers need — can be brought closer, and knowledge transfer can take place there," said General Sigit.
"So that our colleagues are also ready to compete with workers abroad, and we can demonstrate that Indonesian workers are no less professional," he continued.
The former Head of the National Police Criminal Investigation Department also stressed the importance of maintaining a balance between a conducive investment climate and the fulfilment of workers' rights. He called for harmonious collaboration between employers and trade unions.
"On one side, investors want to invest and expand their businesses. On the other side, they must also pay attention to workers' rights. This balance is something we must maintain," he said.
Nevertheless, General Sigit assured that the National Police would not obstruct workers' aspirations. "The Police will continue to safeguard whatever aspirations our fellow workers have in fighting for labour rights — but through the proper regulatory channels," he concluded.
The Police Chief made the remarks whilst attending the thanksgiving ceremony marking KSPSI's 50th anniversary and Indonesian Workers' Day 2026. On the occasion, General Sigit highlighted the importance of workforce readiness amid global dynamics and the government's intensified downstream processing efforts.
General Sigit explained that the government continues to drive strategic priority programmes through the downstream processing of natural resources. This initiative aims not only to achieve economic self-sufficiency but also to absorb labour on a massive scale.
"The President will, of course, continue to push forward under his Asta Cita programme various strategic priorities, including downstream processing. One initiative that will soon be implemented is the construction of 18 strategic industries," said General Sigit at the KSPSI Training Centre in Purwakarta, West Java, on Saturday (21 February 2026).
The Police Chief expressed hope that industrial development would create new spaces for workers to contribute. Indonesia, he said, possesses natural wealth that must be managed domestically through industrialisation.
"We hope there will be a large number of new employment opportunities. This will provide spaces for our fellow workers to continue contributing as foreign exchange heroes," he said.
On the same occasion, General Sigit also offered National Police facilities for use as training venues, to ensure workers are ready to compete and possess skills relevant to the needs of new industries.
In addition to the KSPSI Training Centre and government-owned Vocational Training Centres (BLK), General Sigit opened the doors of State Police Schools (SPN) across various regions to be utilised as training facilities for workers.
"If they want to use those facilities as well, so that perhaps the programmes from companies — regarding what skills our fellow workers need — can be brought closer, and knowledge transfer can take place there," said General Sigit.
"So that our colleagues are also ready to compete with workers abroad, and we can demonstrate that Indonesian workers are no less professional," he continued.
The former Head of the National Police Criminal Investigation Department also stressed the importance of maintaining a balance between a conducive investment climate and the fulfilment of workers' rights. He called for harmonious collaboration between employers and trade unions.
"On one side, investors want to invest and expand their businesses. On the other side, they must also pay attention to workers' rights. This balance is something we must maintain," he said.
Nevertheless, General Sigit assured that the National Police would not obstruct workers' aspirations. "The Police will continue to safeguard whatever aspirations our fellow workers have in fighting for labour rights — but through the proper regulatory channels," he concluded.