Indonesian Migrant Worker from Jembrana Dies While Working at Japanese Livestock Farm

I Kadek Mas Heriadi, an Indonesian Migrant Worker (PMI) from Banjar Bilukpoh Kangin, Tegalcangkring Village, Mendoyo Subdistrict, Jembrana, has reportedly died in Japan. The Jembrana Regency Government is currently coordinating with the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo to follow up on the matter.

Head of the Jembrana Labour and Industry Department, Kadek Mirah Ananta Sukma Dewi, confirmed the tragic news. Initial data indicates the deceased worked in the livestock sector in Ibaraki, Japan. “We received information from the family. Following coordination with the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo, the PMI identified as I Kadek Mas Heriadi was working in the livestock sector in Ibaraki,” Mirah stated when contacted by detikBali on Monday, 25 May 2026.

Mirah explained that the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo is still verifying the data, including full identity validation and the exact circumstances of the death of the migrant worker from Gumi Makepung. Therefore, the Jembrana Regency Government is awaiting official documents and information from the embassy in Japan. “The Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo is still verifying the data,” Mirah added.

As of this report, the exact cause of I Kadek Mas Heriadi’s death, including the timing, remains unknown. The department and the victim’s family are closely monitoring developments and awaiting the official investigation results from relevant authorities in Japan.