Indonesia faces brain drain as skilled graduates leave for jobs abroad


Jobseekers line up on May 14, 2024, to file their applications at a job fair in Pandeglang, Banten, as part of provincial government efforts to help young people find work. - Photo: Antara file

JAKARTA: Indonesia has seen an increasing outflow of skilled young adults seeking work abroad in a brain drain phenomenon experts attribute to concern around job opportunities within the country.

Twenty-five-year-old political science graduate Fikri Haikal obtained a working holiday visa (WHV) in Australia and now makes a living as a poultry factory worker.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Aseanplus News

Workers' Party’s swift refusal of Opposition Leader role signals unity behind Pritam Singh, say analysts
Endangered Sunda slow loris rescued from Singapore's HDB block near Sin Ming
Sultan of Brunei leaves hospital following successful knee surgery
MIC hasn't left BN, says Zambry
Singapore proposes Asean-first mechanism to trace scam calls across borders
Ex-TVB star Fiona Leung, 60, says she doesn't mind having wrinkles, grey hair
Thai Constitutional Court clears Phumtham, Tawee in Senate probe
Fahmi: Malaysia's economy remains strong, continues to be the focus of foreign investors
Kerala High Court denies bail to former TDB president Padmakumar, two others in Sabarimala gold loot case
‘No room for refusal’: Hong Kong professionals brace for tough calls under child abuse law

Others Also Read