Jakarta, Aug. 23 -- Minister for the Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers (P2MI) Abdul Kadir Karding has called on Japanese businesses to strengthen labor cooperation by investing in training and certification programs tailored to Japan's industrial needs.

"We are open to Japanese companies investing in training centers in Indonesia. We're even ready to provide land for their development," Karding said in a statement on Friday.

The remarks followed his meeting with the Japan Association of Corporate Executives (Keizai Doyoukai) in Tokyo, held in collaboration with the Indonesia Business Council.

Karding explained that his ministry is currently building an integrated training ecosystem to prepare a globally competitive skilled workf...