KP2MI Ensures Transparent Handling of Deceased PMI's Belongings in South Korea
The Ministry of Migrant Worker Protection (P2MI) has assured that the handling of obstacles in shipping the belongings of the late Reza Valentino Simamora, an Indonesian migrant worker employed as a deckhand (ABK), is being closely monitored. This is aimed at ensuring the family’s rights are fulfilled transparently and accountably.
The late Reza passed away while working abroad. In the process of shipping his personal belongings to Indonesia, the family reported several issues, which are currently being addressed further by the government.
Indonesian Minister of Migrant Worker Protection, Mukhtarudin, stated that since the beginning, the P2MI Ministry has conducted cross-agency coordination to ensure every stage of handling proceeds in accordance with regulations.
“From the start, we have ensured that every stage of handling is conducted openly, coordinated, and in line with applicable procedures, with the aim of providing certainty and justice for the late’s family,” he said in a written statement on Thursday (16/4/2026).
Based on the chronology, the late’s belongings were shipped from Seoul on 26 January 2026 and arrived at Tanjung Emas Port, Semarang, on 9 March 2026. Subsequently, on 11 March 2026, a physical inspection was carried out by Tanjung Emas Customs.
In that process, two mobile phones were separated in accordance with customs procedures. Additionally, the family reported that several items were not found, such as the passport, cash in the wallet, shoes, and several pieces of clothing.
In response, the P2MI Ministry has pushed for further investigation, including tracing CCTV footage during the inspection process. The delivery service (J&T) is currently working to access that footage to ensure the complete handling flow of the belongings.
Furthermore, the P2MI Ministry, through relevant units, has coordinated with Tanjung Emas Customs and involved the North Sumatra BP3MI in the handling and resolution process.
In the latest development, information was obtained that the late’s passport was not included in the shipment because it followed applicable procedures, namely returned through the Republic of Indonesia’s Representation in the placement country.
As for the two mobile phones, they are confirmed to be in safe condition and located 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.
“We assure that all belongings under the supervision of relevant authorities are in safe condition. Once the customs administration process is complete, the items will be immediately handed over to the family,” Mukhtarudin emphasised.
To ensure clarity regarding the other items, the North Sumatra BP3MI is currently conducting data reconciliation with the family to match the details of the items shipped from Seoul.
The P2MI Ministry will also facilitate an online meeting involving all relevant parties, including Customs, BP3MI, the delivery service, and the late’s family, to accelerate the resolution of the issues.
“The P2MI Ministry is committed to continuing to monitor this process until completion and ensuring all the late’s family’s rights are fulfilled in accordance with applicable regulations,” Mukhtarudin concluded.