KP2MI Sanctions Two Migrant Worker Placement Firms for Protection Violations

The Ministry for the Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers (KP2MI) has imposed administrative sanctions on PT Karyananda Adi Pertiwi and PT Mardel Anugerah Internasional for violating regulations on the placement and protection of Indonesian migrant workers (PMI). Director of Supervision, Prevention and Enforcement at KP2MI, Brigadier General Pol. Guritno Wibowo, stated on Wednesday that an investigation and internal meetings confirmed both companies had breached the relevant provisions. The sanctions, which include a three-month partial suspension of business activities, were issued based on a decision by the Director General of Protection following examinations, clarifications, and data tracing. Both Indonesian Migrant Worker Placement Companies (P3MI) were proven to have recruited prospective migrant workers without a Recruitment Permit (SIP2MI), failed to fulfil workers’ rights, and did not resolve problems faced by workers they had already placed. PT Mardel Anugerah Internasional was additionally found to have failed to provide protection to prospective migrant workers, placed PMIs, merchant ship crew, and fishing vessel crew. The violation by PT Karyananda Adi Pertiwi came to light following a complaint from a migrant worker with the initials SKS from Karawang, who was placed in Saudi Arabia under an individual placement scheme. Meanwhile, the sanctions against PT Mardel Anugerah Internasional were based on an inspection by the KP2MI Inspectorate General, including clarifications, summons to the company, and data tracing through the SISKOP2MI system. KP2MI emphasised that protecting migrant workers is a priority and that every placement company must comply with regulations and ensure workers’ rights are met. The ministry holds strong evidence, including company admissions of recruitment without a SIP2MI, fund flow records, and data tracing results. During the sanction period, both companies are prohibited from selecting or processing placement documents for prospective migrant workers who have not yet signed a placement agreement. They are also required to resolve all outstanding issues, fulfil workers’ rights, submit data on workers recruited without permits, improve internal control systems, and meet other obligations stipulated by KP2MI. The enforcement of these administrative sanctions underscores KP2MI’s commitment to improving P3MI compliance and ensuring optimal protection for Indonesian migrant workers.