The Minister for the Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers (P2MI),\nMukhtarudin, has commended President Prabowo Subianto\u2019s step to ratify\nInternational Labour Organization Convention No.\u00a0188 through\nPresidential Regulation (Perpres) No.\u00a025 of 2026.<\/p>\n
Mukhtarudin described the policy as a \u201cspecial gift\u201d for all fishing\nvessel crew members (ABK), whether working in domestic waters or as\nmigrant workers on foreign vessels.<\/p>\n
According to him, this action serves as concrete evidence of the\nstate\u2019s presence in strengthening protection and welfare for maritime\nsector workers, who have long faced significant risks.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe ratification of ILO 188 is a historic milestone in the form of a\nstrong international protective umbrella for our family fighters at sea.\nThis is the answer to the hopes of ABK for justice and equal\nprotection,\u201d Mukhtarudin stated in a press release received by\nKompas.com on Friday (1\/5\/2026).<\/p>\n
He assessed that the global fishing sector has long been overshadowed\nby issues of exploitation and modern slavery practices.<\/p>\n
Therefore, the ratification of the convention is seen as\nstrengthening Indonesia\u2019s diplomatic position to encourage foreign\nvessel-owning countries to comply with international labour\nstandards.<\/p>\n
First, he said, it strengthens legal protection by closing gaps in\nnational regulations, so that ABK working on foreign vessels have a\nstronger international legal basis to claim their rights.<\/p>\n
\u201cSecond, it creates more humane working standards through guarantees\nof written employment contracts, adequate rest hours, as well as access\nto decent social security and health provisions,\u201d Mukhtarudin\nstated.<\/p>\n
Third, he continued, it strengthens aspects of occupational safety\nand health (K3) through the implementation of stricter safety procedures\non board to reduce the risk of work accidents at sea.<\/p>\n
Fourth, it improves recruitment transparency through tighter\noversight of placement agencies to prevent fraudulent practices and\nhuman trafficking in the maritime sector.<\/p>\n
Nevertheless, Mukhtarudin believes the next challenge is full\nimplementation in the field.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe hear the voices of labour and environmental activists. This\nratification is a major initial step. Our next task is to ensure that\nevery provision of this international agreement is realised in the form\nof real protection on the ship\u2019s deck, not just on paper,\u201d Mukhtarudin\nsaid.<\/p>\n
He hopes the policy will not only enhance Indonesia\u2019s dignity in the\neyes of the world but also serve as a foundation for a more sustainable\nand ethical national fishing industry.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/minister-of-migrant-worker-protection-states-that-presidential-regulation-25-2026-becomes-milestone-for-1777632851", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }