Indonesian Consulate in Johor Repatriates 281 Indonesian Citizens, Several from Vulnerable Groups
Kuala Lumpur (ANTARA) - The Indonesian Consulate General in Johor Bahru (KJRI Johor Bahru) facilitated the repatriation of 281 Indonesian citizens (WNI)/Indonesian migrant workers (PMI), several of whom are from vulnerable groups, back to the homeland.
In a statement received in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, KJRI Johor Bahru conveyed that the WNI/PMI were repatriated via sea route to Batam, Riau Islands.
In this repatriation wave, there are parties requiring special attention or vulnerable categories, including two toddlers repatriated because their mother still has to undergo legal proceedings in Malaysia.
“KJRI Johor Bahru ensures these children receive special accompaniment during the journey to minimise trauma from separation from parents,” stated KJRI Johor Bahru.
Additionally, there is another neglected child reported through the KJRI complaint counter, who was finally able to return to their family in Indonesia.
This mission also escorted the repatriation of one PMI in a sick condition to ensure the individual gains access to medical services and further care upon arrival in the homeland.
The repatriation process was carried out in two stages: the first stage on 9 April 2026 involved 131 WNI, consisting of 122 people deported from the Pekan Nenas Immigration Detention Depot (DTI) and 9 vulnerable group members from temporary shelter (TSS), repatriated via Stulang Laut Ferry Terminal.
The second stage on 10 April 2026 involved 150 WNI as part of the M Programme of the Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) Putrajaya, departing from Pasir Gudang Port using a ferry.
The WNI/PMI repatriated in stages one and two consist of 194 adult males, 82 adult females, 2 male children, and 3 female children.
The WNI/PMI originate from various detention points, namely DTI Pekan Nenas, Johor with 136 WNI/PMI; DTI Kemayan, Pahang with 136 WNI/PMI; and TSS KJRI Johor Bahru with 9 WNI/PMI.
The majority of those deported come from the provinces of West Nusa Tenggara, East Java, North Sumatra, Riau, and Aceh.
Pelaksana Fungsi Konsuler KJRI Johor Bahru Leny Marliani and Adinda Mardania directly accompanied the deportees to Batam.
Subsequently, the deportees will undergo data registration by the Pos Pelayanan Pelindungan PMI (P4MI) and Balai Pelayanan Pelindungan PMI (BP3MI) parties before being repatriated to their respective home regions.
KJRI Johor Bahru states it continues to strive to accelerate the repatriation process for WNI/PMI who have undergone legal proceedings in Malaysia.
According to KJRI, the dynamics often faced in the field are the large number of deportees who do not have travel documents or population documents required for issuing the Travel Document in Lieu of Passport (SPLP), thus often delaying the repatriation process.
KJRI Johor Bahru urges WNI/PMI who come and work in Malaysia to always comply with applicable regulations and laws to avoid legal problems in the future.
Throughout 2026, KJRI Johor Bahru has recorded facilitating deportation for 1,704 WNI/PMI.
The success of this mission is the result of close synergy between KJRI and various agencies such as the Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM), BP3MI, P4MI, Directorate General of Immigration, Customs, and the Indonesian National Police.