Migrant Worker Placement Target Rises Again As Government Aims For 700,000 Workers in 2026

The Minister for the Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers (P2MI), Mukhtarudin, stated that the government is targeting the placement of up to 700,000 Indonesian migrant workers (PMI) overseas in 2026. This follows the successful achievement of the 2025 placement target, which was initially set at 259,000 workers and has been surpassed, reaching approximately 260,000 placements. The 2026 target includes around 300,000 regular placements and an additional 500,000 under the “quick win” program, with a strong focus on workers who possess professional competencies and skills through vocational training and language preparation.

Mukhtarudin also noted that based on international job vacancy data recorded by the Ministry of P2MI, many positions remain unfilled due to a shortage of competent PMI candidates. To address this gap, the government is strengthening vocational training programs and soft-skill development to better prepare Indonesian workers to compete in the global labor market.

Source: merdeka.com