Indonesian Vocational Talents Win WSC Shanghai Awards

RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta – Indonesian vocational talents won nine awards at the WorldSkills Competition (WSC) Shanghai 2026, ranking 19th out of 49 participating countries and regions. The nine awards consist of one silver medal, two bronze medals, and six Medals for Excellence.

The silver medal was won by Edsel Parama Mustapa in Software Applications Development. The two bronze medals were secured by Fatima Rani Al Husna Prameswara in Restaurant Service and Rash Asyari Amyris Thalib in IT Network Systems Administration.

The six Medals for Excellence were awarded to Novanda Putra Widya Ardhi (Electronics); Andi Ahmad Yusup (Web Technologies); Galang Zaki Arkana (Industrial Control); Reno Surya Permana and Rouf Aufa Rifqi (Mechatronics); Togar Andreas Silaban (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning); as well as Eka Anwar Fauzi (Automobile Technology). Ministry of Manpower Special Staffer Sukro Muhab stated that participation in WSC serves as an opportunity for vocational talents to test their abilities directly.

"Our vocational talents competed with participants from various countries and faced work standards and assessments applicable at the global level," Sukro said through a press release on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.

The 48th WSC took place from September 22–27, 2026, in Shanghai, China. The competition featured more than 1,400 participants.

Indonesia sent 20 competitors across 17 skill fields. Before departure, they underwent selection and training, including through Training Centers at several training institutions and educational bodies, such as BBPVP Bekasi for the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning and Electronics fields.

According to Sukro, the experience at WSC also serves as learning material for the development of vocational training in Indonesia, particularly in observing competency demands, technology, precision, and work quality. Sukro mentioned that moving forward, the Ministry of Manpower will prepare for participation in WSC earlier and more thoroughly by coordinating with the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education.