Jakarta, Sept. 5 -- Transmigration Minister Muhammad Iftitah Sulaiman Suryanagara ensured the transmigration program is focused on building an integrated welfare ecosystem, including jobs, income, education, health, and public facilities for communities in transmigration areas.

"Transmigration is not only focusing on relocating people but realizing prosperity for the people," he said during a working meeting with Commission V of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) in Jakarta on Thursday (September 4).

Besides public perception, several challenges also arise in transmigration, including uncertainty regarding the welfare of transmigrants after relocating to new areas, Suryanagara added.

He emphasized that the solution to fut...