Jakarta, Dec. 24 -- Indonesia's Minister of Manpower Yassierli has reaffirmed the government's commitment to strengthening governance of the Indonesia-Japan internship program, aiming to enhance transparency, accountability, and a stronger focus on improving the competencies of Indonesian workers.

In a statement issued in Jakarta on Wednesday, Yassierli said internships, both domestic and overseas, serve as a strategic tool to prepare a skilled workforce ready to enter the labor market, while addressing employment challenges, including high unemployment and the annual increase in new labor force entrants.

"Internships are part of the solution for preparing the workforce of the future. Through internships, participants gain direct indust...