Jakarta, Oct. 29 -- Indonesia's Manpower Minister Yassierli said the ministry will focus next year on boosting the productivity of the national workforce.

"We are determined to ensure that Indonesia's workforce is not only large in number but also qualified and competitive in the face of a new economic era," he said in a statement on Wednesday.

He affirmed that ongoing initiatives aim to create a more inclusive and adaptive employment landscape while delivering tangible benefits to the community.

"President Prabowo Subianto has mandated the Manpower Ministry to ensure every policy and program brings real benefits to the people, especially job seekers, workers, and the business sector," Yassierli said.

To achieve this, the ministry pla...