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National scene: Special IDs for Indonesian maids in S’pore
The Indonesian Embassy in Singapore has launched an identity card for Indonesian citizens working as domestic staff in the neighboring country
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he Indonesian Embassy in Singapore has launched an identity card for Indonesian citizens working as domestic staff in the neighboring country.
The Indonesia-Singapore Worker Card (KPIS) will function not only as an identity card for Indonesian domestic helpers working in Singapore but also as an information medium for them about various training programs in which they might be interested in participating.
“The training programs publicized through the card are aimed at improving their skills,” Indonesian Ambassador to Singapore I Gede Ngurah Swajaya told The Jakarta Post after the KPIS launch, which coincided with celebrations of the 71st anniversary of Indonesia’s independence at the embassy complex on Chatsworth Road, Singapore, on Sunday.
Swajaya further said 75,000 out of 200,000 Indonesian citizens residing in Singapore were domestic workers. “This card will be distributed free. We hope all Indonesian migrant workers in Singapore can have one,” he said.
The KPIS program is a joint initiative between the Indonesian Embassy in Singapore and state-owned lender BNI.
“During the launch, around 10,000 very enthusiastic people [were looking forward] to getting the card,” said Swajaya.
