Job and migration prospect for Malaysian students in Indonesia

During your stay

No paid work in Indonesia is allowed on a student visa.

After graduation

Current employment prospects for foreigners in Indonesia are still not very high due to stringent laws on employing workers from abroad. This coupled with a high unemployment rate means that it will be difficult to find employment in Indonesia for a foreign worker. Indonesian government policy is thus very clear that employers must not hire a foreigner for a job that an Indonesian can do as well.

In Indonesia, one must be open to networking and actually going out to meet people via societies, clubs and local community organisations. This will result in outgoing and resourceful future employees which is a highly desireable trait along with the ability to work as a team.

According to World Bank estimates for 2010, about 55% of tertiary graduates from Indonesia were "overqualified" for local employment, ensuring you will be more than valuable in the global job market.

Applying for a visaMalaysians who wish to study in Indonesia need a study permit and a student visa. Both are available from the Indonesian Embassy after you have received an offer to further tertiary studies in Indonesia. Social-Cultural Visa is NOT ALLOWED.

Embassy information

Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

No. 233 Jalan Tun Razak

P.O. Box 10889

Kuala Lumpur 50400

Malaysia

P: (+60) 3 2116-4016 / 7

F: (+60) 3 2141 7908

[email protected]

www.kbrikualalumpur.org

kualalumpur.kemlu.go.id

Office hours: 09.00-12.00

Malaysian Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia

Jalan H. R. Rasuna Said

Kav. X/6, No. 1-3 Kuningan

Jakarta Selatan 12950

Indonesia

P: (+62) (21) 522-4947

F: (+62) (21) 522-4974

[email protected]

www.kln.gov.my/perwakilan/jakarta/