The Indonesian Government Communications Agency (Bakom) announced that the government has allocated a budget of IDR 4.14 trillion for the National Internship Program Batch 2, which supports job creation for recent university graduates.
The Ministry of Manpower recorded that 46,160 participants passed the selection process and began participating in the National Internship Program (MagangHub) for College Graduates, Batch II, 2026, for six months, starting August 10, 2026.
Minister of Manpower Yassierli stated that strengthening the national Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) ecosystem is a crucial effort to improve worker protection.
Minister of Manpower Yassierli stated that the government continues to strengthen the labor market so that workforce competencies increasingly align with industry needs.
The Ministry of Manpower is collaborating with Microsoft, Bina Nusantara University (Binus University), and GreatNusa to expand its artificial intelligence (AI)-based job fair to connect job seekers with the needs of the national industry.
Minister of Manpower Yassierli stated that 300,000 graduates have registered for the National Internship Program (MagangHub) Batch II/2026 Phase 1, competing for 50,000 available positions.
The Indonesian National Police (INP) Manpower Desk, along with the Ministry of Manpower, successfully facilitated the resolution of an industrial relations dispute between PT Amos Indah Indonesia and 134 former workers.
The Ministry of Manpower continues to encourage the development of an Occupational Safety and Health (K3) culture as a strategic step to reduce the number of workplace accidents and create a safe, healthy, productive, and competitive work environment.
Indonesian Political Indicators researcher Bawono Kumoro believes the 2026 National Internship Program has the potential to be a short-term solution to address the high rate of educated unemployment in Indonesia.
Minister of Manpower Yassierli stated that the government is monitoring the potential for and mitigation efforts to prevent layoffs (PHK) in several industrial sectors.
Minister of Manpower Yassierli emphasized the importance of preparing Indonesia's younger generation with relevant skills and strong character to face the ever-changing new world of work.
Minister of Manpower Yassierli emphasized the government's commitment to ensuring the National Internship Program (MagangHub) remains inclusive for all, including recent college graduates with disabilities.
