Mukhtarudin
Mukhtarudin is an Indonesian politician serving as minister of migrant workers protection since 2025. He was a member of the House of Representatives from 2004 to 2009 and from 2019 to 2025.
Ministerial Appointment and Early Actions
Mukhtarudin was appointed as Indonesia's Minister of Migrant Workers Protection on 8 September 2025 as part of President Prabowo Subianto's second cabinet reshuffle, succeeding Abdul Kadir Karding after the reading of Presidential Decree No. 86P of 2025. His appointment was aimed at strengthening the country's efforts to protect its overseas workers by providing fresh leadership to the ministry.Shortly after his appointment, he responded to President Prabowo's October 2025 announcement of large-scale job opportunities for Indonesians in Europe. Mukhtarudin outlined his ministry's roadmap to prepare skilled workers, stating it was a moment for the government to accelerate training and placement programs. He explained that his ministry would arrange foreign language training and special skill certifications to enhance the competitiveness of Indonesian workers.
His key initial policy priorities included focusing on strategic sectors such as hospitality, food & beverage, healthcare, welding, mechanics, electrical technicians, and skilled construction. He also emphasized the importance of inter-agency coordination with other ministries—including Education, Health, and Manpower —to prepare workers effectively. While pursuing overseas opportunities, he affirmed the government's continued priority on domestic job creation, describing labor export as a strategy to reduce unemployment and increase remittances.