Protecting foreigners' rights

Protecting foreigners' rights

One wonders where, when and how the protection of
foreigners/expats is controlled.

A Shipping fraud incident, which has scarred the memories of
an ex-Consul of Egypt, Karim Sherif, needs to be compensated for
and looked into by authorities in the government. It is
disheartening when one has dedicated one's time in a foreign
country and then has his furniture and effects returned to his
residence from the loading port due to insufficient
communications from one port to another ... in effect, his goods
were damaged due to rain; or rather ... to neglect.

The cargo company in question should be reprimanded or not
allowed to function if they don't stick to initial agreements.

The government should have officials overseeing the business
legitimacy, honesty and professionalism in helping foreign
visitors. Foreign liaison represents the nation for good
international relations. It is incidents like this that
continuously mars the face of one's country.

All cargo companies should be investigated prior to sending
valuable or sentimental items anywhere.

What comes to mind is, are all these companies privately
owned, and registered by a government ministry to protect people?
And do they include an insurance cover?

Personally, I think Sherif's request of US$1000 for damages,
in all fairness is reasonable when one considers the initial
costs he outlaid, not to mention time and emotional stress which
can outweigh the value of the goods. However, people seem to
disregard this. The other concern is, once the goods are out of
the customer's reach, he has no control over their handling.

How can the foreigner or expat be protected?

C. PARRY

Jakarta