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    "data": {
        "id": 1889910,
        "msgid": "west-java-dprd-urges-task-force-to-combat-illegal-migrant-worker-departures-1785390905",
        "date": "2026-07-30 11:39:28",
        "title": "West Java DPRD Urges Task Force to Combat Illegal Migrant Worker Departures",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "The West Java Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) is urging the Cianjur Regency to form a task force to prevent residents from becoming illegal migrant workers. The initiative aims to provide education and protection against non-procedural departures, which often lead to exploitation. The Cianjur Regent supports the plan, citing the need to protect citizens from fraud and the dangers of working abroad without proper documentation.",
        "content": "<p>The West Java Provincial House of Representatives (DPRD) is\nencouraging the Cianjur Regency Government to establish a task force\n(Satgas) involving various elements to prevent and handle cases of\nresidents working abroad as illegal migrant workers. DPRD West Java\nCommission IV member Abdul Karim stated that the departure of residents\nto various countries through non-procedural routes remains high,\nincluding from Cianjur. He urged the local government to form a task\nforce involving village and sub-district officials down to neighbourhood\nheads to suppress such departures. \u201cWe fully support the formation of a\nmigrant worker protection task force in Cianjur. In addition to\nconducting supervision and increasing socialisation regarding procedures\nfor working abroad, we are also ready to be involved,\u201d he said. He hopes\nthat in the future, there will be no more cases of migrant workers\nfacing problems after arriving in their destination countries because\nthey have been given insight and education beforehand. He cited the case\nof Ai Juariah, a migrant worker from Karangwangi Village, Ciranjang\nDistrict, as a reminder that many residents are still tempted to work\nabroad through non-procedural channels. \u201cThis must be a shared concern,\nnot only for the task force but also for residents interested in working\nabroad. They must receive education and a clear picture, and not ignore\nthe risks they will face just because they hope for a large salary,\u201d he\nsaid. The Gerindra Party representative urged the public to seek clear\ninformation from relevant agencies when intending to work abroad.\n\u201cEnsure safety and comfort when working abroad. Do not let the intention\nto improve the economy turn into a disaster because of departing\nnon-procedurally,\u201d he said. Cianjur Regent Mohammad Wahyu Ferdian said\nthe formation of the task force is to provide optimal protection for\nresidents who intend to work abroad, especially those who become victims\nof fraud through non-procedural processes.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/west-java-dprd-urges-task-force-to-combat-illegal-migrant-worker-departures-1785390905",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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