Heaptalk, Jakarta — Indonesia’s Minister of Manpower, Yassierli, has reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment to building a competent, productive, and well-protected workforce. This commitment includes decisive action against illegal job brokerage practices, which continue to disadvantage job seekers nationwide.
At Tuesday’s halal bihalal gathering at the Ministry’s office, Minister Yassierli emphasized safeguarding labor rights and ensuring fairness in employment opportunities. A key initiative in this direction is establishing the Labor Affairs Service Center, a one-stop service center for career counseling, public complaints, and reporting labor-related criminal offenses.
“With the Labor Affairs Service Cente, we aim to strengthen legal enforcement in the labor sector, provide legal certainty for both workers and employers, and foster a safe and sustainable working environment,” said Minister.
The Manpower Minister also highlighted the ongoing problem of illegal job brokers, which continues to harm job seekers, particularly those from vulnerable groups. Many individuals, he noted, have been charged exorbitant fees—sometimes in the millions of rupiah—by unauthorized intermediaries claiming to represent official organizations or recruitment agencies.
“Illegal job brokerage not only exploits job seekers but also hinders economic growth and creates inequity in the labor market,” he said.
To tackle this issue, the Ministry of Manpower (Kemnaker) has proposed a multi-pronged strategy that includes:
- Enhancing the quality of education and vocational training to align with labor market demands;
- Strengthening inter-agency coordination, including local governments and law enforcement, to detect and prevent illicit recruitment practices;
- Encouraging companies to adopt transparent recruitment systems, leveraging digital platforms and independent third-party institutions;
- Promoting public awareness of Presidential Regulation No. 57 of 2023 on Mandatory Job Vacancy Reporting through the SIAPkerja platform;
- Educating job seekers about officially licensed private recruitment agencies.
“I expect these measures will lead to a more equitable, transparent, and competitive employment ecosystem—empowering Indonesian workers to thrive in an increasingly globalized economy,” Yassieli concluded.
