KP2MI Ensures Transparent and Accountable Handling of Challenges in Shipping Belongings of PMI from Medan

The Ministry of Protection for Indonesian Migrant Workers (KP2MI) has assured that the handling of challenges in shipping the belongings of Reza Valentino Simamora, an Indonesian migrant worker (PMI) employed as an able-bodied seaman (ABK), is being closely monitored to guarantee the family’s rights are fulfilled transparently and accountably. Reza, originally from Medan in North Sumatra, was reported to have passed away while working in South Korea. During the process of shipping his personal items back to Indonesia, the family reported several obstacles, which are currently under investigation and further scrutiny by the government. Minister of Protection for Indonesian Migrant Workers Mukhtarudin stated that KP2MI has coordinated across agencies from the outset to ensure every stage of the handling complies with regulations. “From the beginning, we have ensured that every stage of the handling is conducted openly, coordinately, and in accordance with applicable procedures, with the aim of providing certainty and justice for the family of the deceased,” Mukhtarudin said in a press release received by Kompas.com on Thursday (16/4/2026). The items were subsequently inspected by the Tanjung Emas Customs Service on 11 March 2026. During the inspection process, two mobile phones were separated in accordance with customs procedures. In addition to the mobile phones, Reza’s family reported that several items were missing from the package, including the passport, money in the wallet, shoes, and several items of clothing. In response, KP2MI has pushed for further investigation, including reviewing CCTV footage from the inspection process. KP2MI, through its relevant units, has also coordinated with the Tanjung Emas Customs Service and involved the North Sumatra Indonesian Migrant Worker Protection Agency (BP3MI Sumut) in the handling and resolution of the issues. Based on the latest developments, Reza’s passport was not included in the shipment of belongings. This is in line with applicable procedures, which require passports to be returned through the Republic of Indonesia’s (RI) representation in the host country. The two mobile phones are currently confirmed to be in safe condition and stored in the Tanjung Emas Customs warehouse. The items are awaiting the issuance of a non-seizure letter before they can be handed over to the family. To ensure clarity regarding the other items, BP3MI Sumut is conducting data reconciliation with the family to match the details of the items shipped from Seoul. KP2MI will also facilitate an online meeting involving all relevant parties, including customs, BP3MI, the shipping service provider, and Reza’s family, to expedite the resolution of the issues. “KP2MI is committed to continuing to oversee this process until it is fully resolved, and to ensuring that all the rights of the deceased’s family are fulfilled in accordance with applicable regulations,” Mukhtarudin stated.