The harmonious bilateral relationship between the Republic of Indonesia and the Republic of Singapore in the educational sector presents promising potential for the future Indonesian workforce. The strong bond between the two countries is embodied in various programmes agreed by both governments. The Southeast Asia Global Ready Talent programme, for example, offers university students from Singapore the opportunity to engage in internships and overseas work opportunities at various companies in Indonesia. Sinar Mas Land is one of the companies in Indonesia selected as an internship site for students, hosting them for a ten-week period from June 3 to August 9, 2024.
The Global Ready Talent programme is an initiative by the Enterprise Singapore Board (EnterpriseSG), aimed at fostering a pool of talented individuals equipped with extensive knowledge of Southeast Asia’s regional industry. Furthermore, this programme presents Sinar Mas Land with the opportunity to acquire global workforce insights through the engagement of selected students from six distinguished universities in Singapore, such as the National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore Management University (SMU), Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) and Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS).
Irawan Harahap, CEO of Digital Tech Ecosystem and Development Sinar Mas Land said, “Sinar Mas Land greatly appreciates and supports this programme. The insights offered by top global university students from Singapore will provide us with fresh and innovative perspectives. We also hope that they will gain valuable work experiences while representing a tangible example of international collaboration that enriches perspectives and expands professional networks among ASEAN countries. Sinar Mas Land is transforming into a global-standard company and expanding its global business, making it an ideal place for international students seeking internship opportunities with us.”
Victor Go, Senior Assistant Director Singapore Management University, who is managing the Ready Global Talent programme explained, “We see Sinar Mas Land as one of the largest and most reputable property developers in Indonesia, with a strong international business network. Sinar Mas Land is continuously evolving to address contemporary challenges and embracing the latest technological advancements by developing smart townships and investing in technology. We look forward to our students acquiring key knowledge as well as cross-cultural competencies and skills so that they can contribute well to the company and thrive.”
Sinar Mas Land is consistently committed to advancing the education ecosystem within the nation by strategically utilising its international network. As of 2024, BSD City hosts 110 schools and several higher education institutions, including Atma Jaya University, Prasetiya Mulya University, Binus University and Monash University Indonesia as the first foreign university in Indonesia.
In the fields of research, digital economy, and technology development, Sinar Mas Land has introduced Digital Hub, a 25-hectare commercial area dedicated to the technology industry in BSD City. Since 2016, this ecosystem has garnered positive responses from diverse stakeholders and has become home to over 38 leading companies, including Traveloka, Tokopedia, Microsoft, NTT Data, SIRCLO, and many others.
Additionally, in mid-January, Digital Hub was selected as the site for the Digital Experience Center (DXC), a 525-square-metre innovation centre built by PT NTT Indonesia Technology through NTT Ltd., in partnership with Microsoft Indonesia. The DXC is equipped with a variety of comprehensive digital facilities to encourage the creation of more digital innovations, accelerate business development and expedite the growth of Indonesia’s digital economy.
