US–Israel attack on Iran, DPR Urges Government to Ensure Evacuation Routes for Indonesian Migrant Workers
A member of Commission IX of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI), Netty Prasetiyani Aher, urged the government to immediately guarantee the safety of all Indonesian Migrant Workers (PMI) in the Middle East in the wake of the United States and Israel’s attack on Iran.
“The state must respond quickly to potential threats against its citizens abroad. Given the sizable concentration of Indonesian migrant workers in the region, emergency measures should be discussed immediately,” she said in a written statement on Wednesday (4 March).
“The safety of our foreign exchange heroes is an absolute priority. In a dynamic conflict such as this, protection policies must move faster than the crisis itself,” she asserted.
Netty called for cross-sector coordination among the Ministry of Manpower (Kemnaker), the Ministry for the Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers (KP2MI), and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemlu) to strengthen protections for Indonesian migrant workers.
She also urged RI representations (KBRI/KJRI) in all affected areas to promptly update the data on Indonesian Migrant Workers, including those with non‑procedural status.
“The government must also refine evacuation scenarios, establish safe houses, and ensure the readiness of transport assets should mass repatriation be required immediately,” she said.
A 24-hour complaint centre, Netty added, is also essential for Indonesian migrant workers given that conflict could escalate at any moment.
“Ensure there is a responsive communications channel for Indonesian migrant workers and their families in Indonesia to receive up‑to‑date information and report emergencies. In addition, ensure the availability of basic logistics and access to medical services for Indonesian migrant workers in red zones of the conflict,” she concluded.
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