Indonesian Ambassador Inspects HR Training for Japanese Industry

RRI.CO.ID, Bandung — Indonesian Ambassador to Japan, Nurmala Kartini Pandjaitan Sjahrir, inspected human resources (HR) training programs at the Bandung Vocational Training and Productivity Center (BBPVP) and PT UPTY Global Network in Bandung, West Java, on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. It is as part of efforts to meet the workforce needs of Japanese industries.

In a statement from the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo received in Jakarta on Thursday, August 27, 2026, Kartini said she directly observed the facilities and vocational training processes prepared for Indonesian workers who will work in Japan, particularly in the automotive sector.

“This visit is part of the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo’s efforts to directly observe how Indonesia is preparing competent human resources that meet the needs of the Japanese labor market,” she said.

She said Japan’s growing demand for workers needs to be matched by the readiness of Indonesian human resources who possess not only technical skills but also Japanese-language proficiency, an understanding of Japanese work culture, and the ability to work according to Japanese industry standards. One of the sectors receiving particular attention is the automotive industry.

BBPVP Bandung has developed training programs oriented toward the needs of Japanese industries, including through cooperation with Ehime Toyota Motor Corporation. The programs combine automotive technical competencies, Japanese-language skills, and work readiness in accordance with Japanese industry standards.

Meanwhile, Director General of Vocational Training and Productivity Development at the Ministry of Manpower Darmawansyah said the ministry operates 21 Vocational Training and Productivity Centers, each specializing in areas tailored to industry needs, including automotive, manufacturing, and caregiving.

He said the Ministry of Manpower continues to promote training programs that respond to the needs of Japanese industries while providing access to training for the public without charging participants, through government subsidies and contributions from Japanese companies.

From the private sector, President Director of PT UPTY Global Network Edi Mustofa said his company plays a role in preparing and placing Indonesian workers in Japan, particularly in the automotive sector. PT UPTY Global Network also pays attention to worker protection by providing comprehensive insurance coverage for participants placed in Japan.

Kartini praised efforts by the government and private sector to build a human resources preparation ecosystem that is increasingly aligned with the needs of Japanese industries. She said Indonesian workers have long been known for their adaptability and ability to adjust to the Japanese work environment.

“We want Indonesian workers not only to go to Japan and work, but also to bring home the knowledge and experience they gain. We must continue to adapt to global developments without forgetting our identity as Indonesians,” she said.

Kartini also encouraged the trainees to use the experience and knowledge they gain while working in Japan as a foundation for developing their careers and contributing to improving the quality of Indonesia’s human resources toward achieving the Indonesia Emas 2045 vision.

The visit also reaffirmed the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo’s commitment to strengthening Indonesia-Japan cooperation in the employment sector, with a focus on human resource quality, alignment of competencies with industry needs, and the protection of Indonesian workers.