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Malaysia to Review Proposal for Additional Indonesian Nurses

From Tempo · () Indonesian

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  • Malaysia's Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan expressed interest in expanding the placement of Indonesian workers, particularly nurses, in Malaysia.
  • The proposal, discussed during a bilateral meeting, is seen as beneficial to the Malaysian healthcare industry and will be further reviewed by technical ministries.
  • The discussion occurred during the 17th Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) meeting in Jakarta, which also covered economic cooperation and border issues.

Malaysia is considering a proposal to increase the number of Indonesian workers, with a specific focus on the nursing sector, according to Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan. The idea was raised during a bilateral meeting with Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono in Jakarta on June 4, 2026.

There is also a suggestion from Indonesia for us to ensure that workers or labor from Indonesia are expanded beyond the existing sectors, especially in the nursing sector and others.

— Mohamad HasanMalaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan described Indonesia's proposal to expand employment opportunities for its workers.

Hasan indicated that Indonesia suggested expanding employment opportunities for its citizens beyond current sectors, highlighting nursing as a key area. While he views the proposal positively, noting its potential benefits for the Malaysian healthcare industry, he clarified that final decisions rest with technical ministries, not the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

"We will discuss it at our level because it is beyond the scope of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It falls under the Ministry of Health," Hasan stated, emphasizing that the Malaysian Ministry of Health will lead the review process. He expressed confidence that the proposal would be advantageous for both countries and the broader Malaysian healthcare sector.

We will discuss it at our level because it is beyond the scope of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It falls under the Ministry of Health.

— Mohamad HasanMalaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan explained the process for reviewing the proposal regarding Indonesian workers.

The discussions took place on the sidelines of the 17th Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) between Indonesia and Malaysia. This annual consultation mechanism addresses various strategic cooperation issues, including strengthening economic ties, border matters, trade, security, and food and energy security.

But I am confident that it is a good proposal for our benefit as well as for the benefit of the entire Malaysian healthcare industry.

— Mohamad HasanMalaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan expressed his positive view on the proposal to hire more Indonesian nurses.
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