EMPOWERING INDONESIAN MIGRANT WORKERS IN MALAYSIA: ENHANCING ENTREPRENEURIAL INTEREST THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED DEVELOPMENT

Daru ASIH; Nurul Komara FAJRIN; Dony Ari NUGROHO; Salsadila Sandra TANZELA; Ardhita Eka PRATIWI; Anees Janee ALI

doi:10.33068/iccd.v7i1.908

Daru ASIH Universitas Mercu Buana
Nurul Komara FAJRIN Universitas Mercu Buana
Dony Ari NUGROHO Universitas Mercu Buana
Salsadila Sandra TANZELA Universitas Mercu Buana
Ardhita Eka PRATIWI Universitas Mercu Buana
Anees Janee ALI Universiti Sains Malaysia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.33068/iccd.v7i1.908

Keywords: Community Empowerment, Indonesian Migrant Workers, Entrepreneurship

Abstract

This community service initiative aims to empower former Indonesian migrant workers (TKI) in Malaysia by fostering entrepreneurial interest and self-sufficiency through structured community-based development. The program was conducted through a three-phase approach: preparation, implementation, and evaluation. Activities included training modules on entrepreneurship, hands-on practice, and continuous mentoring tailored to the participants’ backgrounds and needs. A total of 33 micro-business actors participated in the program, engaging in interactive sessions designed to build entrepreneurial skills and confidence. The results indicate that participants developed a more proactive entrepreneurial mindset and were able to relate their overseas work experience as social capital for future ventures. Furthermore, the program facilitated knowledge transfer, built a core group for community outreach, and encouraged sustainable business growth. To enhance long-term impact, further training is recommended in areas such as digital marketing, financial management, and product development. This initiative demonstrates that targeted empowerment programs can significantly contribute to the economic reintegration of migrant workers in their communities.

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