PUBLIC HEALTH, MEDICINE, AND ECONOMICS: A COMMUNITY SERVICE STRATEGY FOR THE EMPOWERMENT OF INDONESIAN MIGRANT WORKERS (PMI) ON PENANG ISLAND, MALAYSIA

Lidya Primta SURBAKTI; Netti HERAWATI; Ekawati Jati WIBAWANINGSIH; Ria Maria THERESA; Ranti NUGRAHENI; Intan Hesti INDRIANA

doi:10.33068/iccd.v7i1.973

Lidya Primta SURBAKTI Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Jakarta
Netti HERAWATI Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Jakarta
Ekawati Jati WIBAWANINGSIH Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Jakarta
Ria Maria THERESA Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Jakarta
Ranti NUGRAHENI Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Jakarta
Intan Hesti INDRIANA Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Jakarta

DOI: https://doi.org/10.33068/iccd.v7i1.973

Keywords: Financial Management, Nutritious Food, Stress Management, PMI

Abstract

The objective of this Community Service Program (PKM) is to solve issues by providing assistance on nutritious food for children as a means of stunting prevention, offering support in stress management, and delivering guidance on financial management as part of the empowerment of Indonesian Migrant Workers (PMI) on Penang Island. The method employed in this program was a mentoring approach, involving direct consultations with 17 Indonesian migrant workers who are members of the Indonesian Community Growth Association (PERMAI). The results of this Community Service Program show that 87% of Indonesian Migrant Workers (PMI) have practiced good financial management, while 13% reported not managing their finances. Additionally, 88% of participants experienced stress but were able to manage it, whereas 12% felt they were unable to cope with stress. Furthermore, 90% of participants acknowledged the importance of providing nutritious food for their children. The implication of this Community Service Program is the need for its sustainability in the future, so that all Indonesian migrant workers can gain a deeper understanding and knowledge of the importance of nutritious food, stress management, and financial literacy as key aspects of strengthening the PMI community on Penang Island.

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