“Our visit here is to better understand the conditions and how hospitals like Elizabeth operate,” Karding said during the visit, according to a press release from the Ministry of P2MI (KP2MI).
Karding noted that Japan faces a significant shortage of health workers to support elderly care services and hospitals.
“Indonesia will likely send more nurses to Japan because there is strong demand from the Japanese government,” he said.
He emphasized that Indonesia is prepared to meet this demand by providing competent nurses who meet international standards.
“That is why we need to understand local conditions, practices, and culture in Japan,” he explained.
Karding also stressed the importance of ensuring that Indonesian workers in Japan are well-protected, comfortable, and satisfied with their working conditions.
He added that the government would continue to strengthen nurse training to prepare them for global competition, including through vocational programs and Migrant Classes.
“We will provide the best nurses. Hopefully, Elizabeth Hospital will continue to welcome nurses from Indonesia,” Karding said.
During the visit, the minister also introduced the government’s subsidized housing program for migrant workers.
“There are subsidized housing facilities available from the government. You can register, pay affordable installments, and have them built anywhere, not just in Jakarta,” he explained.
The government hopes the program will help migrant workers secure permanent housing while serving as recognition of their contributions.
The P2MI delegation carried out a working visit to Japan from August 19 to 26 to optimize placement management and strengthen the protection and empowerment of Indonesian migrant workers.
During the mission, the delegation also met with several strategic authorities to discuss key issues concerning Indonesian workers, both those already employed in Japan and those in the placement process.
In addition to visiting Miyagi Prefecture, the delegation held meetings with the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo, Minister of Justice Keisuke Suzuki, the Japanese Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, and local business leaders.
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