Response To "Escape Aja First", Palace: Must Be Official Path To Work Abroad

Head of the Presidential Communication Office (PCO) Hasan Nasbi (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The government urges the public to use official channels when they want to work abroad. This appeal is in response to the "Escape Aja Aja" trend, which is increasingly popular on social media.

Head of the Presidential Communication Office (PCO) Hasan Nasbi emphasized that the government does not prohibit the public, especially the younger generation, from looking for job opportunities abroad. However, he reminded the importance of following legal procedures.

"You must obey procedures so as not to become illegal immigrants. Monitoring is permissible, but it must still be in accordance with the rules," Hasan said at the Presidential Palace complex, Jakarta, Monday, February 17.

According to Hasan, working abroad can provide valuable experience and skills. However, in addition to following official channels, the community also needs to have adequate expertise in order to get a good job.

"Merantari ke luar negeri itu bagus, tetapi harus punya skill. Kalau tidak, nanti sulit mendapatkan pekerjaan yang layak," tambahnya.

On the other hand, the Minister of Manpower (Menaker) Yassierli also responded to this phenomenon. He stated that the government has no problem with people who want to work abroad, as long as they still have a vision to contribute again to Indonesia.

"This phenomenon is a challenge for the government to create more decent jobs in the country," Yassierli said, emphasizing the official line of working abroad.