May Spotlight: What’s Happening in the HR World?

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Warning! These 3 Asian Countries Are High-Risk for Indonesian Migrant Worker Exploitation

The Minister for the Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers (P2MI), Abdul Kadir Karding, has urged the public to be cautious about job offers in three Asian countries—Cambodia, Thailand, and Myanmar—which do not have official labor placement agreements (MoUs) with Indonesia. He described these countries as the most extreme destinations due to the high number of cases involving Indonesian migrant workers (PMI) who end up exploited, trafficked, or even dead.

One of the latest cases involved Rizal Sampurna, a resident of Banyuwangi, who died in Cambodia after working through unofficial channels. He entered the country by sea from Malaysia and was not registered in the official government system. Many PMIs like Rizal are recruited through social media, promised high salaries, but end up trapped in illegal networks, such as online scams and forced labor.

Karding also revealed a growing new scheme involving sending PMIs using tourist visas and unofficial routes via Malaysia or Thailand. He emphasized the importance of not being lured by job offers with unclear legal status. The government urges prospective migrant workers to always use official channels to avoid the risks of trafficking and abuse.

Deputy Manpower Minister Rebukes HR Representative Who Called 2025 Job Fair Just Formality

A job fair held in Bekasi in May 2025 attracted numerous job seekers and went viral after a video showed an HR representative claiming the event was merely a formality for companies. The statement sparked controversy on social media and public concern.

Deputy Minister of Manpower Immanuel Ebenezer deemed the comment highly irresponsible. He stressed that job fairs are important opportunities for job seekers to find decent work and demanded strict sanctions against the HR representative to uphold the integrity of the recruitment process.

Previously, the Ministry of Manpower held a job fair in Jakarta on May 22–23, 2025, open to all job seekers with official registration through the Karirhub platform. Additionally, the Tangerang Regency Government successfully organized Naker Fest 2025, which featured dozens of companies and thousands of job openings to reduce unemployment.

The Deputy Minister reminded all parties to maintain public trust in job fairs as legitimate avenues for employment. He hopes this viral incident serves as a lesson in maintaining transparency and professionalism in recruitment.

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Google Cloud Aims to Create 240,000 Jobs Through AI in Indonesia

Google Cloud aims to create 240,000 new jobs per year and contribute IDR 1,400 trillion to Indonesia’s economy through the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Google Cloud is Google’s cloud computing service that provides advanced tech infrastructure to support various business applications, including data analytics and AI.

Through the “Rise Together with AI” program officially launched in May 2025, the company targets four key strategies: expanding the Jakarta Cloud Region data center capacity, supporting the development of 100 local AI startups via an accelerator program and funding of up to USD 350,000 per startup, and conducting “GCP Champion” training programs aiming to complete 800,000 training sessions by 2026.

With these initiatives, Google Cloud hopes to boost Indonesia’s economic growth by up to 8% and support the Vision of Golden Indonesia 2045. Google Cloud Indonesia’s Country Director, Fanly Tanto, stated that Indonesia is a strategic location for AI development in Asia and that this technology is a top priority.

Job Opportunities: Openings at Ajinomoto and Mayora

Ajinomoto Indonesia and PT Mayora Indah Tbk are offering exciting career opportunities for individuals from various educational backgrounds.

Ajinomoto Indonesia is hiring university graduates (Bachelor’s degree) from any major for positions such as Planogram Modern Trade Associate Manager, Corporate Planning & Sustainability Associate Manager, and Human Resources Staff. The roles are based at their head office in Sunter, Jakarta, and their factory in Karawang, with an application deadline of June 30, 2025. For more information, visit Ajinomoto Careers.

Meanwhile, PT Mayora Indah Tbk has eight open positions, including Purchasing Staff, Packaging Designer Staff, and Area Operational Supervisor. Applications are open until November 30, 2024, and qualifications range from high school/vocational school graduates to university graduates. Visit Mayora Careers for details.

Find Top Career Opportunities at RecruitFirst Indonesia!

Looking for a new career opportunity? Several leading companies are currently hiring for various roles across multiple fields, including technology, marketing, customer service, and management…

For more information, please visit the job vacancies section on the RecruitFirst Indonesia website.