Rahmat Hidayat – Jakarta's provincial government has received more than 100,000 applications for a public works employment program designed to provide temporary economic support amid increasing global economic pressures, officials said on Sunday.
The initiative, known as a labor-intensive employment program, offers 2,843 positions across 37 job categories for residents of the Indonesian capital. The program is intended to serve as a social safety net while helping households cope with economic uncertainty.
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung said the administration is closely monitoring the recruitment process to ensure that the jobs are distributed fairly and reach intended beneficiaries.
"Why are we implementing this program? To create a social safety net. Global economic pressures are becoming increasingly challenging," Pramono said at Indonesia's National Monument, known as Monas, in Central Jakarta.
Pramono emphasized that the selection process must remain transparent and free from favoritism or improper influence.
"I have instructed all relevant officials that there must be no interference from insiders. The process must be transparent and open because the people of Jakarta are watching and waiting for these opportunities," he said.
Marulina Dewi, Head of Jakarta's Communication, Informatics and Statistics Agency, said public interest in the program has exceeded expectations.
"So far, 37 job categories have been opened under the labor-intensive employment program, and as of today we have received 100,000 applications," Marulina said.
The first recruitment phase will close on June 25 and June 26, with successful applicants scheduled to be announced on June 27. Authorities will simultaneously launch a second recruitment phase on the same day.
The labor-intensive employment initiative forms part of Jakarta's broader effort to strengthen economic resilience and provide temporary employment opportunities amid ongoing global economic uncertainty.
The overwhelming response highlights strong demand for employment opportunities in Indonesia's capital, where policymakers are seeking measures to cushion the impact of slowing economic conditions and rising cost pressures on households.