Jakarta, Jan. 26 -- Improving the quality of human resources is a priority for the Indonesian government in developing the employment sector, according to Minister of Manpower Yassierli.

He said that quality improvement is key to creating a competitive workforce in the digital era.

"The challenges facing the Indonesian workforce are low education levels and a lack of digital skills," Yassierli said in a statement issued on Sunday.

He highlighted the low human capital index and digital skills of the Indonesian workforce compared to other ASEAN countries.

To this end, the government is committed to accelerating transformation in the employment sector, including training aligned with global industry demands, such as green jobs, medical t...