Padang, West Sumatra, Feb. 13 -- The Manpower Ministry has adjusted the allowances for participants in the national internship program in line with the 2026 minimum wage increase, showing the government's commitment to improving participants' welfare.

"Since the 2026 minimum wage has increased, the allowances for national internship participants have also gone up," Manpower Minister Yassierli said during his working visit here on Friday.

He explained that the allowances are intended to support participants' living expenses while undergoing training and work practice at companies, institutions, or organizations.

With the 2026 minimum wage increase, the amount of allowances has also been adjusted according to the standards in each region...