Jakarta, Aug. 18 -- Manpower Minister Yassierli said the 81st anniversary of Indonesia's independence serves as a moment to continue strengthening human resource quality and expanding job opportunities for the public.

Yassierli said in a statement here on Tuesday that Independence Day serves as a reminder to continue introducing policies that expand public access to employment and skills development.

"The spirit of independence gives us the energy to keep building Indonesia through a quality, competent, and competitive workforce. We will continue expanding skills development so people are increasingly ready to enter the workforce," Yassierli said.

He said the ministry is carrying out these efforts through several programs, including th...