Of the total 416 workers, 203 departed in 2022 and 213 in 2023 through government-registered and legal channels, BP3MI Aceh Head Siti Rolijah said on Thursday.
Brunei received the largest number of workers at 201, followed by Japan with 95, Malaysia with 72, and 48 workers placed in other countries. Most were male and had completed senior high school or an equivalent level of education.
By place of origin, the highest number came from Bireuen district (66), followed by Pidie (54), North Aceh (51), Lhokseumawe city (34), and Aceh Tamiang (27), with the rest from 18 other cities and districts across the province.
In terms of job sectors, 46 workers were employed in agriculture, mostly palm oil plantations, while 38 worked in nursing, 35 in restaurants, 31 in construction, and 30 as cooks. The remaining 236 were placed in various other fields.
“Most of the placements used the independent scheme, with 363 workers departing through that pathway,” Siti said.
She added that BP3MI Aceh is working closely with government bodies and private institutions to provide public education on safe and legal overseas employment.
The agency also runs training programs to build the capacity of prospective migrant workers, including language and technical skills, with a focus on preparing Aceh’s youth for international job opportunities.
“These efforts aim to improve skills, increase awareness of legal procedures, and prevent illegal placements,” she added.
The Indonesian government strongly supports placing workers abroad in countries that need skilled labor.
On October 9, Minister of Indonesian Migrant Worker Protection (P2MI) Mukhtarudin said demand for Indonesian workers continues to grow, especially from Japan and South Korea.
He identified construction, welding, painting, and electrical work, both in light and heavy industries, as among the sectors with the highest demand.
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