Minister irked by illegal workers

DUBAI: Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea arrived here on Sunday, only to find 10 Indonesian women migrant workers who had been sent to the United Arab Emirates illegally by labor recruitment agencies.

"I am very disappointed to see this. I will revoke the licenses of the six companies for this serious violation," Nuwa Wea said during a meeting with the undocumented migrant workers on Sunday.

He said the illegal export of workers was unacceptable because it deprived the workers of their rights.

Nuwa Wea promised to help the migrant workers through the Indonesian Embassy here.

During his visit, the minister was accompanied by several government officials and legislators.

The workers said they were sent to the United Arab Emirates by PT Amanah Sejahtera, PT Almina Indah, PT Bina Citra Kreasi, PT Acindo, PT Mutiara Bahari Alam Ria and PT Jaya Mandiri Perkasa. -- Antara