Foreign workers (FWs) in Indonesia work as skilled labor. For FWs from China, the majority work at a professional level, with 7,005 workers as of November 2016. Meanwhile, 5,973 Chinese workers are employed as technicians in Indonesia. Furthermore, 195 Chinese nationals hold commissioner positions in the country.
According to Law Number 13 of 2003, FWs are only permitted to fill specific positions requiring specialized skills. They are prohibited from working in unskilled labor positions. This is to prevent the displacement of local workers.
As of November 2016, the number of Chinese workers in Indonesia totaled 21,271. This represents approximately 28 percent of the total number of FWs in the country and is the largest number compared to other nationalities. Around 12,763 Chinese workers in Indonesia are employed on short-term contracts. The remaining approximately 8,508 are employed on long-term contracts.
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