According to a statement received on Tuesday, the ministry stated that Singapore will serve as the pilot project for this cooperation.
This is based on data showing that of the total 250 thousand Indonesian citizens in Singapore, around 166 thousand are female domestic workers. In addition, Singapore is projected to need 24 thousand nurses by 2030.
"We are open to cooperation in migrant workers' placement in Singapore, especially for caregivers. We need to discuss the scheme we want to use," Deputy Minister of P2MI Christina Aryani stated.
Aryani drew attention to several existing placement schemes, such as government to government (G to G) or government to private (G to P).
"We need to learn requirements and competencies that must be met, so we can find suitable candidates for Singapore's needs," she affirmed.
She also expressed readiness to coordinate with the Ministry of Manpower and the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) to train prospective caregivers for Singapore.
"Those who will be deployed are truly ready to work both in nursing homes and at home to care for the elderly," Aryani remarked.
She stated that the placement of elderly caregivers also aligns with the Care Economy Program of the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection, aimed at improving the economy, profession, and standardization of Indonesian women.
In the same statement, Deputy Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection, Veronica Tan, affirmed that this collaboration can improve the skills and abilities of female domestic migrant workers and boost women's economy.
"If we can run the G to G program with the Singapore government through this pilot project, we will open up new job opportunities for women, along with increased skills and salaries," she emphasized.
Tan stated that there has not yet been any specific cooperation with Singapore regarding the placement of caregivers.
"Singapore happens to be close to Indonesia with many unprocedural domestic workers. We could seize this opportunity since the need for Indonesian domestic workers is still high, and we can reduce unemployment and improve the economy," she stated.
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Translator: Kuntum Khaira, Resinta Sulistiyandari
Editor: Primayanti
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