Malaysia to Discuss Expanding Indonesian Nurse Placements

Malaysia is exploring the possibility of increasing the number of Indonesian healthcare workers, with a specific focus on nurses. This potential expansion of labor placement was a key topic during a bilateral meeting in Jakarta between Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan and his Indonesian counterpart, Sugiono.

Indonesia proposed broadening job opportunities for its citizens in Malaysia beyond existing sectors, highlighting nursing as a priority. Hasan indicated that Malaysia is open to this suggestion, viewing it as a potentially beneficial move for the nation's healthcare industry.

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There was also a suggestion from the Indonesian side for us to ensure that workers or labor from Indonesia are expanded further from the existing sectors, especially the nursing sector and others.

However, Hasan clarified that any decision on increasing foreign workers, including medical professionals, falls under the purview of technical ministries, specifically the Health Ministry, rather than the Foreign Ministry. He expressed confidence that the proposal would be beneficial for Malaysia's healthcare sector.

The discussions took place within the framework of the 17th Indonesia-Malaysia Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC). This forum addresses strategic collaborations, including economic ties, border issues, trade, security, food security, and energy. The JCBC serves as a follow-up to the annual consultations between the leaders of both nations.

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But I am convinced that it is a good proposal for us and for the benefit of the Malaysian healthcare industry as a whole.