KP2MI oversees handling of Indonesian migrant worker incident in Taiwan

The Ministry of Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers (KP2MI) is overseeing the handling of an incident involving a number of Indonesian migrant workers (PMI) in Taichung City, Taiwan, on 14 June 2026. “KP2MI, together with the Indonesian Trade and Economic Office (KDEI) in Taipei, continues to conduct intensive coordination with local authorities to ensure the entire process proceeds in accordance with applicable law,” said Minister of P2MI Mukhtarudin in a statement in Jakarta on Tuesday. He stated the government will continue to oversee the handling of the incident as an effort to ensure that every Indonesian citizen (WNI) obtains consular access, assistance, and protection that are their rights. Based on information obtained from KDEI Taipei and local authorities, the incident occurred around Taichung Station and involved a number of Indonesian citizens. Currently, Taiwanese authorities are still conducting an investigation to identify all parties involved and thoroughly examine the chronology of events. Based on the latest developments obtained through KDEI Taipei, Taiwanese authorities have detained seven PMI suspected of being related to the incident. The PMI have the initials G, S, N, SF, NAN, R, and A. From initial identification, six of them are known to be runaway workers, while one other is an overstayer. Currently, all those concerned are still undergoing examination by local authorities and the investigation process is ongoing. Following up on these developments, KP2MI continues to coordinate with KDEI Taipei to obtain the latest information regarding the legal status, immigration status, and condition of the detained PMI. KP2MI is also tracing and verifying data to confirm the identities and placement status of the PMI concerned. Mukhtarudin also reminded of the importance of compliance with regulations in the placement country as part of efforts to maintain safety and self-protection while working abroad. “This case serves as a reminder for all Indonesian migrant workers to always work through legal procedures, maintain legal immigration and employment status, and comply with the laws of the placement country,” he said. Compliance with regulations is an important part of self-protection and ensuring legal certainty while working abroad, he said. “The Indonesian government respects the legal process underway in Taiwan and will continue to coordinate with local authorities to ensure the handling of the case proceeds fairly and transparently,” he said. KP2MI urges all PMI to comply with the laws and regulations applicable in the placement country, maintain legal immigration and employment status, and avoid actions that could have legal consequences for themselves or other parties. KP2MI will also continue to monitor the development of the case and provide further information if there are new developments.