Jakarta, July 2 -- Indonesian Minister of Manpower Yassierli has urged young people to remain adaptable and continuously develop relevant skills to keep pace with rapid technological advances and the evolving demands of the labor market.

In a statement released here in Jakarta on Thursday, Yassierli said continuous skills development is essential for helping the younger generation succeed in an increasingly dynamic workplace.

"To the younger generation, please, stay relevant and continue to upgrade your skills, because the jobs in the future are looking for skills, not school," he said.

He believes the future challenges in the labour market lie not only in expanding employment opportunities, but also in equipping the Indonesian workfor...