Strengthening Early Literacy Culture in Equipping Indonesian Migrant Worker (PMI) Families to Improve Competency

Abstract

Increasing the competence of Indonesian Migrant Worker (PMI) families is a crucial factor in facing the challenges of globalization and labor market dynamics. This community service activity highlights the importance of strengthening literacy culture from an early age as an effective strategy in equipping families of Indonesian Migrant Workers (PMI). Through mentoring activities carried out in hibryd (online and on-site) at the Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur. The online component is conducted through webinars, virtual workshops, and interactive discussions. The material presented included the delivery of understanding the concept of literacy, strategies for cultivating children's literacy from an early age, and the importance of literacy from an early age. The results of this community service show that a strong literacy culture in the family environment can improve cognitive abilities, communication skills, and technical understanding relevant to the field of work of each family member. In addition, strengthening literacy from an early age also contributes to shaping positive character and work ethic, which supports increased competitiveness in the international job market. The implications of these findings emphasize the need for government programs and community initiatives focused on developing family-based literacy, as well as providing adequate resources to support literacy education among families of Indonesian Migrant Workers (PMI). Thus, strengthening the culture of literacy from an early age is a strategic asset to create families of Indonesian Migrant Workers (PMI) who are competent and adaptive to global changes.