PORTALJABAR, BANDUNG CITY - The Bandung City Manpower Office (Disnaker) is again holding labor-intensive activities in 86 locations throughout Bandung City. This is a regular program and the result of the Development Planning Meeting (Musrenbang).

Head of the Bandung City Manpower Office, Andri Darusman, said that as many as 4,300 workers could be absorbed during the program.

He said that every year, this labor-intensive implementation point continues to increase. So that more people will get job opportunities.

"This year's labor-intensive program is at 86 points. This is a regular program and the result of the Musrenbang that was implemented," he said, Tuesday (3/8/2024).

Andri said, the targets of the labor-intensive work include culverts or water channels. Channels that have a lot of garbage or sediment are dredged, this is to anticipate flooding during the rainy season.

According to him, the labor-intensive program is considered to help all residents, especially those who have jobs. Labor-intensive workers start working at 08.00 - 12.00 WIB for 10 days. This program is prioritized for residents of each sub-district who do not have jobs.

Data from the Bandung City Manpower Office, as of August 31, 2024, the labor-intensive program has been implemented in 77 locations and has succeeded in absorbing 3,850 workers.

Andri said, this activity was welcomed positively by residents who participated in the labor-intensive program and felt grateful for getting a job opportunity. As seen in Cipadung Village, Cibiru District. Dozens of Cipadung Village residents participated in this work program which was implemented for 10 days.

Cipadung Village Head Lukman Efendi said that this labor-intensive program is focused on cleaning the river and the surrounding environment.

He hopes that this labor-intensive program will continue because it can provide employment for the community.

"This is very helpful for residents who have not found work, it must be continued," he said.

One of the participants of the Padat Karya program, Asep, said that he appreciated the existence of this Padat Karya program which really helped his family's economy.

"Alhamdulillah, this is very helpful for everyday life," he said.