Jakarta, May 3 -- A member of Commission V of the House of Representatives (DPR), Edi Purwanto, has emphasized the importance of skill-based education for creating a competitive and prosperous workforce in Indonesia.

In a statement released here on Saturday, he underlined the need for collaboration between the government and business players for building an education system that aligns with the current needs of industries.

According to Purwanto, quality education must be able to answer the challenges of the future. It must not merely focus on academic grades, but also on developing skills for critical thinking, communication, teamwork, and the ability to adapt to change, he expounded.

These skills, he said, will enable workers to creat...