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foreign-workers

National 7 years ago

SBY warns of ‘invasion’ of foreign workers

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s administration is having to defend its decision to simplify the licensing process for foreign-worker recruitment, with Jokowi’s predecessor warning of an “invasion” of foreign workers.

Business 7 years ago

New rule no 'carte blanche' for foreign workers: Minister

The Manpower Minister has played down public concerns over a possible influx of foreign workers and tighter job competition, which was fueled by a recent presidential regulation that cuts some red tape in hiring foreign workers.

Politics 7 years ago

Opposition questions Jokowi’s policy on foreign workers

An outspoken opposition politician has lambasted a recent move by President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo to relax the recruitment process for foreign workers.

National 7 years ago

Indonesian state universities welcome foreigners as permanent lecturers

Indonesian state universities are welcoming the latest policy of President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's administration allowing foreign academics to serve as permanent lecturers in the country's universities.

Lifestyle 8 years ago

Foreign job seekers need better preparation for working in Japan: Experts

European universities and employers need to improve the assistance they provide to foreign graduates looking to work in Japan, according to delegates at a recent two-day conference in London.

City 8 years ago

Bogor police detain 38 Chinese citizens

The Bogor Regency Police have detained 38 miners from China for reportedly failing to show their immigration documents.

Business 8 years ago

Ministry has too few personnel to monitor foreign workers: Official

The Manpower Ministry has too few personnel to monitor foreigners who are working without the appropriate permits in many parts of the country, the ministry’s foreign labor control director Wisnu Pramono said on Monday.

Business 8 years ago

Many VITAS holders still work illegally

Many foreign workers who have obtained limited stay permits (VITAS) are still working in Indonesia without an expatriate employment permit (IMTA), a Manpower Ministry official has said.

National 8 years ago