In an official statement here on Monday, he underlined that the principle aligns with the characteristics of a welfare state, where the government ensures equitable access to employment and work protection for its citizens.
He explained that as a concrete step to implement this principle, the Ministry of Manpower has established the Directorate of Disability Job Placement.
This directorate aims to expand job opportunities for people with disabilities and ensure equal access in the workplace.
According to Yassierli, the law requires companies to ensure that at least one percent of their employees are people with disabilities.
"With a formal workforce of around 60 million people, this means there is a potential of 600 thousand job opportunities for people with disabilities," he remarked.
According to the minister, the biggest challenge lies not only in the regulatory side but also in designing jobs and creating work environments that accommodate people with disabilities.
This is deemed important so that the presence of people with disabilities is not seen as a burden but rather as a productive asset to the company.
Furthermore, he underlined that the principle of leaving no one behind is also being actualized through the transformation of digital employment services with the SIAPkerja platform, which connects job seekers and employers.
He further noted that in the future, offline job fairs will focus more on career consultation services, job training exhibitions, and services from job training centers, rather than serving as the main channel for recruitment.
The minister also emphasized the importance of expanding social security program participation, especially among informal workers.
He noted that occupational risk protection and old-age security should cover all workers without exception.
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