<p>As many as 2,280 child workers from 15 regencies/municipalities in West Java have been removed from their work places and sent back to schools through the Family Empowerment Program (PPA-PKH).</p><p>"There should be no more business activity that involves child workers. Once more, we call on and will monitor business players to not use child workers anymore," said Manpower and Transmigration Minister Muhaimin Iskandar on Wednesday as quoted by Antara news agency.</p><p>He said any companies found to have such violations would face sanctions.</p><p>The child workers removed from their jobs are being accommodated in a shelter where they will receive counseling for four months. A monthly stipend of Rp 250,000 (US$25.5) will be provided for each child during the counseling period.</p><p><a href="http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2013/06/05/2280-child-workers-wjava-sent-back-schools.html">Keep reading...</a></p>