Jurnal Medika: Medika
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)

Economic Transformation of Indonesian Migrant Workers Into Sustainable Independent Entrepreneurs

Sunaryono, Sunaryono (Unknown)
Hardayu, Audisty Prana (Unknown)
Febrianti, Sukma (Unknown)
Trisnawati, Ema (Unknown)
Yulianto, Yulianto (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Jan 2026

Abstract

Indonesian migrant workers contribute significantly to household and national economies through remittances; however, many face challenges in achieving sustainable economic independence after migration. This community service activity aims to promote the economic transformation of Indonesian migrant workers into sustainable independent entrepreneurs through a participatory and dialogical approach. The program was conducted in Kuching, Malaysia, involving Indonesian migrant workers through direct visits and interactive discussions facilitated by the community service team in collaboration with the Indonesian Embassy. The implementation method included knowledge-sharing sessions, reflective dialogue, and experiential discussions focused on entrepreneurship awareness and post-migration economic planning. The results indicate an increased understanding among participants regarding sustainable entrepreneurship, a shift in mindset from short-term income dependency toward long-term economic planning, and enhanced motivation to utilize work experience and skills as entrepreneurial capital. This activity contributes to strengthening the economic readiness of Indonesian migrant workers and offers a replicable community-based empowerment model for similar initiatives in other migrant destination areas.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

medika

Publisher

Subject

Dentistry Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

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Jurnal Medika: Medika adalah jurnal yang mempublikasikan hasil pengabdian masyarakat bidang kesehatan. Jurnal pengabdian masyarakat Medika di terbitkan oleh Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat (LP2M) Universitas Pahlwan Tuanku Tambusai. Jurnal ini berisikan artikel berkenaan dengan hasil ...