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- The Star
Indonesian Manpower Ministry bans age restrictions in job postings
Two jobseekers study job openings during an employment fair on Aug. 23, 2013, at the Mega Career Expo in Balai Kartini, Jakarta. - JP/ANN JAKARTA: Manpower Minister Yassierli has issued a circular preventing employers from setting age limits on vacancies to provide equal opportunities for all jobseekers in the country. 'The main point of this circular is to ban discrimination of any kind in the job recruitment process,' Yassierli said on Wednesday (May 28), as quoted by Bisnis. While the 1945 Constitution guaranteed Indonesians rights to employment and a decent standard of living, the minister said discriminatory practices in job recruitment still persisted, including age limits, hiring based on good looks, marital status, height, ethnicity and skin colour. Yassierli emphasised that the circular reflected the government's stance against discrimination and commitment to providing clear guidelines for recruiters to maintain objective and fair practices in the hiring process. However, setting age restrictions for job postings is allowed under certain conditions, such as in cases where the nature of the job requires age caps, and as long as the restriction does not prevent the general public from having fair access to jobs. 'These conditions also apply to jobseekers with disabilities, where the recruitment process must be conducted without discrimination and based on competence and job suitability,' the minister said. He also urged employers to provide accurate, honest and transparent job vacancy information through official channels, adding that this could prevent fraudulent practices, forgery and brokering that ultimately could harm jobseekers. Further, Yassierli called on local governments to encourage businesses to devise policies on equal opportunity and non-discriminatory recruitment. 'I invite you to make this a moment for us to continue improving recruitment practices, making them more transparent, fair and competency-based,' he concluded. The Indonesian Employers Association (Apindo) previously defended the practice of setting age limits for certain job applications, arguing that some positions required younger employees due to physical health considerations. The business group also noted that some companies needed age caps to simplify the hiring process, especially when there was a large pool of potential applicants. 'In Indonesia, if there are only ten job openings, it's likely that 1,000 applicants will show up. Should we screen all of them? That would be costly,' said Apindo labour affairs chair Bob Azam on May 13. Bob explained that the introduction of age limits in job applications stemmed from the imbalance between the number of job seekers and available job openings. Thus, he suggested the focus should be on expanding job opportunities. In comparison, companies in neighboring Singapore did not set any age limits as there were more job openings than applicants, he said. Indonesia has seen mounting dissatisfaction over labour conditions amid rising layoffs and job cuts this year. Yassierli announced earlier this month that 24,036 people had been laid off nationwide in the first four months of this year due to various reasons including bankruptcy, downsizing and relocation. Meanwhile, the Confederation of Indonesian Trade Unions (KSPI) in its recent report noted the number of laid-off workers amounted to 70,000 as of April this year. Neither of those figures reflect the full picture in a country where a vast chunk of economic activity takes place in the informal sector. During International Workers' Day on May 1, President Prabowo Subianto promised to form a layoff task force, pledged to improve workers' welfare and promote stronger labour protections as he addressed hundreds of thousands of workers rallying at the National Monument (Monas) in Central Jakarta. - The Jakarta Post/ANN
Business Upturn
26-05-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
67th Session of the APO Governing Body in Indonesia Sets Strategic Direction for a Unified Productivity Vision
Jakarta, Indonesia: The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) convened the 67th Session of the Governing Body (GBM), 20–22 May 2025 in Jakarta, hosted by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia. This annual session brought together over 50 delegates representing APO member governments to discuss the APO's strategic direction and ensure the organization's continued credibility, effectiveness, and relevance amid a rapidly evolving productivity landscape. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: Heads of delegations and the Minister of Manpower of the Republic of Indonesia (center, seated) at the 67th GBM. The 67th GBM saw numerous important leadership transitions. APO Director for India Amardeep Singh Bhatia took on the position of APO Chair for 2025–26, taking over from APO Director for Fiji Jone Maritino Nemani. APO Director for Indonesia Agung Nur Rohmad and APO Director for the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr. Mohammad Saleh Owlia were also appointed as First and Second Vice Chairs, respectively. The Governing Body expressed its continued confidence in the forward-looking leadership of incumbent Secretary-General Dr. Indra Pradana Singawinata, nominated by the Government of Indonesia, by electing him for a second term as Secretary-General from September 2025 to September 2028. In his opening statement, APO Chair Bhatia emphasized India's commitment to the APO's vision of inclusive, innovation-led, sustainable productivity growth in the Asia-Pacific region as a founding member of the APO. He also reaffirmed India's dedication to enhancing the institutional efficiency and strategic alignment of the APO through its chairmanship and praised the significant progress made on the development of the Green Productivity (GP) 2.0 ecosystem. The inaugural session of the GBM was graced by H.E. Minister of Manpower of the Republic of Indonesia Professor Yassierli. In his inaugural speech, Minister Professor Yassierli underscored the urgency of responding collectively to a rapidly changing global landscape marked by economic uncertainty, technological disruption, and mounting sustainability pressures. Under such conditions, productivity should not be treated as competition among nations but rather as a shared journey rooted in mutual respect, shared knowledge, and solidarity. Professor Yassierli noted the APO's crucial role in facilitating solidarity among its members by serving as a platform for practical cooperation through locally relevant and globally informed solutions such as GP. The 67th GBM featured in-depth deliberations on several strategic priorities to guide the APO's trajectory in the coming years. Central among these were the deliberations on the APO post-2025 vision framework, which will set the foundation for the APO's activities beyond 2025. The development of the GP 2.0 ecosystem was also discussed, and the Governing Body welcomed the recommendations from the Green Productivity Advisory Council Annual Meeting, which convened in Osaka, Japan, from 14 to 15 April 2025. Other key topics included the proposed revisions to the membership contribution formula based on the task force's recommendations to ensure fairness and sustainability in APO financing. Strategies to strengthen the Secretariat's digital capabilities through improved systems and expanded access to APO services were also discussed. The GBM also reviewed the progress made in implementing remediation actions based on the independent third-party assessment, reaffirming the APO's commitment to good governance, transparency, and institutional effectiveness. Additional milestones were the accreditation of the Development Academy of the Philippines Certification Body to operate the Productivity Specialist scheme and the expansion of Indonesia's national certification body scope. The GBM also welcomed observers from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization and the Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan, signaling the APO's growing engagement with nonmembers and international organizations operating in the Asia-Pacific region. The highly successful 67th GBM was concluded on a celebratory note as the Governing Body warmly welcomed APO Chair Bhatia's announcement of India's readiness to host the 68th GBM in 2026. About the APO The APO is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to improving productivity and socioeconomic development in the Asia-Pacific region through policy advisory services, capacity-building initiatives, knowledge sharing, and cooperation. It is nonpolitical, nonprofit, and nondiscriminatory. Established in 1961 with eight founding members, the APO currently comprises 21 member economies. View source version on Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Business Wire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
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- Yahoo
67th Session of the APO Governing Body in Indonesia Sets Strategic Direction for a Unified Productivity Vision
JAKARTA, Indonesia, May 26, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) convened the 67th Session of the Governing Body (GBM), 20–22 May 2025 in Jakarta, hosted by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia. This annual session brought together over 50 delegates representing APO member governments to discuss the APO's strategic direction and ensure the organization's continued credibility, effectiveness, and relevance amid a rapidly evolving productivity landscape. The 67th GBM saw numerous important leadership transitions. APO Director for India Amardeep Singh Bhatia took on the position of APO Chair for 2025–26, taking over from APO Director for Fiji Jone Maritino Nemani. APO Director for Indonesia Agung Nur Rohmad and APO Director for the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr. Mohammad Saleh Owlia were also appointed as First and Second Vice Chairs, respectively. The Governing Body expressed its continued confidence in the forward-looking leadership of incumbent Secretary-General Dr. Indra Pradana Singawinata, nominated by the Government of Indonesia, by electing him for a second term as Secretary-General from September 2025 to September 2028. In his opening statement, APO Chair Bhatia emphasized India's commitment to the APO's vision of inclusive, innovation-led, sustainable productivity growth in the Asia-Pacific region as a founding member of the APO. He also reaffirmed India's dedication to enhancing the institutional efficiency and strategic alignment of the APO through its chairmanship and praised the significant progress made on the development of the Green Productivity (GP) 2.0 ecosystem. The inaugural session of the GBM was graced by H.E. Minister of Manpower of the Republic of Indonesia Professor Yassierli. In his inaugural speech, Minister Professor Yassierli underscored the urgency of responding collectively to a rapidly changing global landscape marked by economic uncertainty, technological disruption, and mounting sustainability pressures. Under such conditions, productivity should not be treated as competition among nations but rather as a shared journey rooted in mutual respect, shared knowledge, and solidarity. Professor Yassierli noted the APO's crucial role in facilitating solidarity among its members by serving as a platform for practical cooperation through locally relevant and globally informed solutions such as GP. The 67th GBM featured in-depth deliberations on several strategic priorities to guide the APO's trajectory in the coming years. Central among these were the deliberations on the APO post-2025 vision framework, which will set the foundation for the APO's activities beyond 2025. The development of the GP 2.0 ecosystem was also discussed, and the Governing Body welcomed the recommendations from the Green Productivity Advisory Council Annual Meeting, which convened in Osaka, Japan, from 14 to 15 April 2025. Other key topics included the proposed revisions to the membership contribution formula based on the task force's recommendations to ensure fairness and sustainability in APO financing. Strategies to strengthen the Secretariat's digital capabilities through improved systems and expanded access to APO services were also discussed. The GBM also reviewed the progress made in implementing remediation actions based on the independent third-party assessment, reaffirming the APO's commitment to good governance, transparency, and institutional effectiveness. Additional milestones were the accreditation of the Development Academy of the Philippines Certification Body to operate the Productivity Specialist scheme and the expansion of Indonesia's national certification body scope. The GBM also welcomed observers from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization and the Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan, signaling the APO's growing engagement with nonmembers and international organizations operating in the Asia-Pacific region. The highly successful 67th GBM was concluded on a celebratory note as the Governing Body warmly welcomed APO Chair Bhatia's announcement of India's readiness to host the 68th GBM in 2026. About the APO The APO is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to improving productivity and socioeconomic development in the Asia-Pacific region through policy advisory services, capacity-building initiatives, knowledge sharing, and cooperation. It is nonpolitical, nonprofit, and nondiscriminatory. Established in 1961 with eight founding members, the APO currently comprises 21 member economies. View source version on Contacts The Asian Productivity Organization (APO)Contact: pr@
Business Wire
26-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
67th Session of the APO Governing Body in Indonesia Sets Strategic Direction for a Unified Productivity Vision
JAKARTA, Indonesia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) convened the 67th Session of the Governing Body (GBM), 20–22 May 2025 in Jakarta, hosted by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia. This annual session brought together over 50 delegates representing APO member governments to discuss the APO's strategic direction and ensure the organization's continued credibility, effectiveness, and relevance amid a rapidly evolving productivity landscape. The 67th GBM saw numerous important leadership transitions. APO Director for India Amardeep Singh Bhatia took on the position of APO Chair for 2025–26, taking over from APO Director for Fiji Jone Maritino Nemani. APO Director for Indonesia Agung Nur Rohmad and APO Director for the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr. Mohammad Saleh Owlia were also appointed as First and Second Vice Chairs, respectively. The Governing Body expressed its continued confidence in the forward-looking leadership of incumbent Secretary-General Dr. Indra Pradana Singawinata, nominated by the Government of Indonesia, by electing him for a second term as Secretary-General from September 2025 to September 2028. In his opening statement, APO Chair Bhatia emphasized India's commitment to the APO's vision of inclusive, innovation-led, sustainable productivity growth in the Asia-Pacific region as a founding member of the APO. He also reaffirmed India's dedication to enhancing the institutional efficiency and strategic alignment of the APO through its chairmanship and praised the significant progress made on the development of the Green Productivity (GP) 2.0 ecosystem. The inaugural session of the GBM was graced by H.E. Minister of Manpower of the Republic of Indonesia Professor Yassierli. In his inaugural speech, Minister Professor Yassierli underscored the urgency of responding collectively to a rapidly changing global landscape marked by economic uncertainty, technological disruption, and mounting sustainability pressures. Under such conditions, productivity should not be treated as competition among nations but rather as a shared journey rooted in mutual respect, shared knowledge, and solidarity. Professor Yassierli noted the APO's crucial role in facilitating solidarity among its members by serving as a platform for practical cooperation through locally relevant and globally informed solutions such as GP. The 67th GBM featured in-depth deliberations on several strategic priorities to guide the APO's trajectory in the coming years. Central among these were the deliberations on the APO post-2025 vision framework, which will set the foundation for the APO's activities beyond 2025. The development of the GP 2.0 ecosystem was also discussed, and the Governing Body welcomed the recommendations from the Green Productivity Advisory Council Annual Meeting, which convened in Osaka, Japan, from 14 to 15 April 2025. Other key topics included the proposed revisions to the membership contribution formula based on the task force's recommendations to ensure fairness and sustainability in APO financing. Strategies to strengthen the Secretariat's digital capabilities through improved systems and expanded access to APO services were also discussed. The GBM also reviewed the progress made in implementing remediation actions based on the independent third-party assessment, reaffirming the APO's commitment to good governance, transparency, and institutional effectiveness. Additional milestones were the accreditation of the Development Academy of the Philippines Certification Body to operate the Productivity Specialist scheme and the expansion of Indonesia's national certification body scope. The GBM also welcomed observers from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization and the Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan, signaling the APO's growing engagement with nonmembers and international organizations operating in the Asia-Pacific region. The highly successful 67th GBM was concluded on a celebratory note as the Governing Body warmly welcomed APO Chair Bhatia's announcement of India's readiness to host the 68th GBM in 2026. About the APO The APO is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to improving productivity and socioeconomic development in the Asia-Pacific region through policy advisory services, capacity-building initiatives, knowledge sharing, and cooperation. It is nonpolitical, nonprofit, and nondiscriminatory. Established in 1961 with eight founding members, the APO currently comprises 21 member economies.
