INDONESIANTALK.COM – The ninth work visit on the fourth day brings a breath of fresh air for Indonesian workers. A delegation from the National Professional Certification Agency (BNSP), the Ministry of Manpower (Kemnaker), and the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) met with Zensho Holding Co., Ltd., a Japanese culinary giant with over 14,000 outlets and an annual turnover of more than 100 trillion yen. This meeting marks a crucial moment to open significant opportunities for Indonesian workers on the international stage.
Zensho Holding Co., Ltd., known for its integrated system from upstream to downstream, including agriculture, livestock, and logistics sectors, expressed a substantial need for competent workers. The company projects a workforce requirement of up to 120,000 people in the future. This presents a great opportunity for Indonesian workers to be employed in a prestigious global-scale company like Zensho.
During the meeting, Zensho conveyed their hope that Indonesian workers could fill these needs. They emphasized the importance of understanding and implementing halal standards in the cooking process. Given that Indonesia, with its predominantly Muslim population, has a workforce with great potential to meet the halal standards required by Zensho.
To support this need, BNSP plans to collaborate with the Halal Professional Certification Agency (LSP) of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) to align Indonesia’s halal standards with Zensho’s needs. This collaboration is expected to have a significant impact on Indonesian workers, enabling them to meet international standards and obtain opportunities to work in global companies like Zensho. This not only opens up job opportunities but also enhances the quality and competitiveness of Indonesian workers in the international market.
The delegations of BNSP, Kemnaker, and Kadin Indonesia are optimistic that this cooperation will bring significant benefits to both parties. Zensho will get competent workers who meet their standards, while Indonesian workers will have the opportunity to work in a prestigious and professional international environment. This step is also in line with the Indonesian government’s efforts to improve human resource quality and expand job opportunities abroad.
This work visit also serves as concrete evidence of the Indonesian government’s commitment to enhancing international cooperation and opening opportunities for Indonesian workers in the global market. With this cooperation, it is hoped that positive synergy can be created between Indonesia and Japan in the field of employment, especially in the culinary sector and its supporting industries.
This great opportunity not only provides job prospects but also encourages the enhancement of Indonesian workers’ competencies through training and certification that align with international standards. Thus, Indonesian workers will be better prepared to face challenges and demands in the global market while strengthening Indonesia’s position as a country with highly competent and competitive workers.
The work visit by BNSP, Kemnaker, and Kadin Indonesia to Zensho Holding Co., Ltd. is expected to be a positive initial step in opening significant opportunities for Indonesian workers. With good cooperation and full support from all parties, it is hoped that Indonesian workers can meet the workforce needs at Zensho and contribute positively to both countries.
This represents a significant forward step for the development of Indonesian workers on the international stage, while also strengthening bilateral relations between Indonesia and Japan in the field of employment. May this cooperation continue and bring great benefits to both countries.
