RI workers abroad

RI workers abroad

The government is trying to improve the situation for Indonesians working abroad for various reasons. One is because sending workers overseas reduces the unemployment problem at home. Another is foreign exchange earnings.

But we are happy that foreign exchange is not the only consideration. Now the government has said that it will be more selective and only send only those with sufficient skills. This is expected to improve Indonesia's image.

In this era of globalization, people working overseas is common. The question is what benefit we can reap. Improving working conditions for Indonesians is one way to assure benefits while at the same time relieving the pressure on the domestic labor market.

-- Bisnis Indonesia, Jakarta