Indonesia\u2019s Minister of Migrant Worker Protection (P2MI),\nMukhtarudin, has emphasised the government\u2019s full commitment to\nimplementing President Prabowo Subianto\u2019s directives on strengthening\nprotections for Indonesian migrant workers. This protection is provided\ncomprehensively, from before departure, during employment in destination\ncountries, to their eventual return to Indonesia.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe state is always present to provide protection services for you.\nThis moment is not merely ceremonial, but a tangible manifestation of\nthe hard work and perseverance of all of you,\u201d Mukhtarudin stated in a\nwritten release on Monday (27\/4\/2026).<\/p>\n
He made these remarks while attending and delivering a motivational\nspeech at the Departure Release and Opening of Pre-Departure Orientation\n(OPP) for the South Korea G-to-G Programme at the BBPPMPV Business and\nTourism Centre in Sawangan, Depok.<\/p>\n
A total of 210 Indonesian migrant workers were officially released\nfor departure to South Korea. The breakdown includes 150 workers in the\nmanufacturing sector and 60 in the fisheries sector. In addition to the\nrelease, 43 prospective migrant workers began their Pre-Departure\nOrientation as an initial step in preparing for overseas work.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, Mukhtarudin presented data on placements in South Korea,\nrecording 6,860 individuals in 2025. However, he highlighted a key note\nregarding 3,663 G-to-G programme migrant workers who resigned from their\nemployers between 2021 and early March 2026.<\/p>\n
Therefore, participants were reminded to uphold their commitments and\nprofessionalism.<\/p>\n
\u201cDo not resign or abscond from responsibilities. The official channel\nis the only guarantee of state protection,\u201d he stressed.<\/p>\n
The migrant workers dispatched this time are participants who passed\nexams from the 2023-2025 period and have undergone a long selection and\npreparation process. Currently, the roster numbers around 8,000 people,\nindicating high public interest in this government placement scheme.<\/p>\n
In terms of educational background, the participants are dominated by\n173 high school\/SMK graduates, followed by 33 junior high school\ngraduates, and two each from D3 and bachelor\u2019s degree holders.<\/p>\n
This programme is part of support for the President\u2019s directive to\nexpand safe and structured overseas employment opportunities.\nManufacturing remains the primary sector for workforce absorption.<\/p>\n
Based on data up to 7 April, 1,738 migrant workers have been\nsuccessfully placed, with the majority in manufacturing. Meanwhile, as\nof 19 April, 1,368 migrant workers have undergone the mandatory\nPre-Departure Orientation (OPP) stage.<\/p>\n
In his motivational address, Mukhtarudin emphasised that OPP is a\ncrucial initial step to prepare skills, mindset, and understanding of\nworking conditions in the destination country.<\/p>\n
Mukhtarudin stated that this activity is a tangible manifestation of\nthe government\u2019s attention to improving the quality of protection and\nhuman resources for Indonesian migrant workers in accordance with the\nPresident\u2019s mandate.<\/p>\n
Considering the significant physical, mental, and financial\nsacrifices made by the participants, Mukhtarudin advised not to waste\nthis opportunity and to optimally utilise OPP to strengthen nationalism\nand national defence values.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis departure is not the end of the struggle, but the beginning of\nthe real journey, so workers must continue learning, building\ninternational networks, and enhancing their capacities for family\nwelfare and national contributions,\u201d Mukhtarudin explained.<\/p>\n
Support for Education and Self-Development<\/p>\n
To enhance the quality of Indonesian migrant workers, the KP2MI has\nbuilt synergies with several educational institutions, including\ncollaboration with Universitas Terbuka (UT) to provide access to\nbachelor\u2019s degrees during work intervals.<\/p>\n
Additionally, the Kejar Paket C programme is available, a\ncollaboration with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and\nTechnology, for workers wishing to complete their secondary\neducation.<\/p>\n
Mukhtarudin hopes that migrant workers can make the best use of these\nopportunities to enrich their competencies, enabling them to create a\nbrain gain effect or bring back new skills beneficial upon returning to\nIndonesia.<\/p>\n
At the end of his speech, Mukhtarudin conveyed seven main messages to\nbe firmly upheld by Indonesian migrant workers while working abroad.<\/p>\n
He emphasised the importance of complying with all laws and\nregulations in the host country and maintaining diligent performance, as\nthis reflects the image of the Indonesian nation.<\/p>\n
Workers are also expected to adapt to the culture and work\nenvironment that demands high discipline. Beyond professional aspects,\nMukhtarudin reminded migrant workers to manage income wisely through\ngood financial planning and avoid consumptive behaviour.<\/p>\n
Mukhtarudin also issued a stern warning for workers to stay away from\nharmful practices such as online gambling and remain vigilant against\nvarious forms of digital fraud, including phishing and online scams.<\/p>\n
\u201cMake the best use of this opportunity to enrich competencies, so\nthat upon return, you can bring back new skills beneficial for the\nnation\u2019s welfare,\u201d Mukhtarudin concluded.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/minister-of-pmi-the-state-is-always-present-to-provide-protection-for-migrant-workers-1777294326", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }