<![CDATA[This study examines the influence of income prospects and local employment opportunities on the decisions and sustainability of labor migration by adolescents from Loyok Village to Malaysia. The approach used in this study is a quantitative approach with an explanatory design, while the study population consists of 376 adolescents from Loyok Village who work in Malaysia; the study sample was determined using purposive sampling, comprising 100 respondents. Data collection was conducted through the distribution of a Likert-scale questionnaire that had been tested for validity and reliability, ensuring the instrument’s suitability for the study. The data were analyzed using techniques including multiple linear regression and t-tests to determine partial effects, as well as F-tests to assess simultaneous effects among variables. Based on the research results, it was found that income prospects significantly influence labor migration decisions, as indicated by a calculated t-value of 3.990 and a significance level of less than 0.05. Local employability also significantly influences both the decision to migrate for work and the sustainability of labor migration, with calculated t-values of 4.221 and 4.285, respectively, and a significance level of less than 0.05. Simultaneously, income prospects and local employability showed a significant influence on migration decisions with a calculated F-value of 25.228, as well as on the sustainability of migration with a calculated F-value of 12.018; both values were greater than the critical F-value. These findings underscore the importance of enhancing the competencies of the young workforce and expanding local job opportunities to reduce rural youth’s reliance on labor migration abroad.]]>
