By: Putu Prawira )*
The large number of unemployed people in Indonesia is added to the victims of layoffs due to the corona storm. The government is trying to solve this problem by drafting a Job Creation Bill that makes investment in Indonesia easier. This will automatically increase the number of investors and a large number of workers will be absorbed.
Indonesia is still struggling to overcome the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. The government has tried various programs, ranging from providing social assistance to the community to drafting a bill so that economic conditions will improve again. We are determined to keep on increasing per capita income and avoiding an economic recession.
One way to avoid a recession is to increase investment in Indonesia. Because if many investors enter, the country’s foreign exchange will automatically increase. Economic growth in Indonesia will continue to rise. The government made a Work Creation Bill which regulates the ease of investing in Indonesia so that foreign investors are attracted.
The Job Creation Bill must be supported by the community. According to Ahmad Heri Firdaus from the Institute for Development of Economics and Finance, the ease of investment offered by the Job Creation Bill can absorb a lot of workers. From 1 project alone, hundreds of manual laborers are needed, at least 1 architect, civilian expert, etc. They are happy because they can work there.
However, continued Ahmad Heri, the government is also obliged to choose which investments to enter. What takes precedence is labor-intensive industrial investment projects that require a large number of employees. Investment projects should not only be in Java and Bali, but must be distributed evenly to other regions. So there is no imbalance of progress in many regions in Indonesia.
Why should you invest? If there are many projects for building hotels, recreation areas, etc. that result from investment, it will require a lot of employees. Investment projects can reduce unemployment in Indonesia. When everyone has a job, purchasing power improves and the state’s financial condition also improves. This is a positive domino effect.
Investment is important because the progress of a country is seen from the amount of investment there. Indonesia has the potential as a country that has sufficient natural beauty and natural resources. Our wealth can be polished with investment and with this cooperation, both the state and investors will benefit.
With the investment, mining materials will be processed and exported, and the price will increase. Investment is also not detrimental, because the government will also benefit. The community is also happy because in the project, the salary standard is higher.
If anyone doubts the correlation between increased investment and labor absorption, then the quality of applicants must be seen. Prospective employees are expected not only to have a minimum diploma diploma, but also have additional skills. For example, it could be a foreign language (at least English), fluent in driving, fast typing, and strong working under pressure.
Investors will certainly choose prospective employees who have many skills. So it is not only seen how much they score in the diploma. In addition, of course, it is also assessed based on attitude. Don’t fail to apply and then blame HRD on the investment project. As a prospective employee, you should increase your human resources’ capabilities so that you can compete for jobs.
Nor should there be any assumption that foreign investment projects only employ more machines and robots, or foreign workers. Indeed, there are foreign workers who may work on projects, but must have special expertise. It is a big mistake if there is an issue of thousands of foreign workers being put into the project.
The rules regarding the ease of investing in Indonesia will attract investors to invest in our country. If there are many investment projects, it can reduce unemployment. The financial condition of the community will improve because everyone has a job.
)* The author is a contributor to the Cikini Press Circle and Students