JK: Don’t Burden Society by Being Unemployed, Even Though I Know Many Graduates Work as Online Drivers

Former Vice President of Indonesia, Jusuf Kalla, highlighted to University of Indonesia graduates that today’s job market is much tougher than in the past. He urged college graduates not to become a burden to society by being unemployed. JK expressed awareness of many graduates working as online motorcycle taxi drivers, emphasizing the importance of finding employment even in challenging times. Kalla reminded the young graduates of the need to actively seek job opportunities and not rely solely on unconventional means of income. He encouraged perseverance in pursuing traditional career paths for a sustainable livelihood.