West Jakarta Immigration Educates Students on Preventing Human Trafficking
The West Jakarta Immigration Office provided education on the prevention of the criminal act of human trafficking (TPPO) and people smuggling (TPPM) to students of SMKN 11 Jakarta in Palmerah on Tuesday, the second day of the school’s environmental orientation period (MPLS).
Head of the West Jakarta Immigration Office, Rakha Sukma Purnama, stated that during the outreach, students were given an in-depth understanding of the dangers and various modus operandi of sending workers abroad through non-procedural or illegal channels. “Through this activity, the students are equipped with an understanding of the various forms and modus operandi of TPPO and TPPM, the risks of working abroad via non-procedural routes, and preventive measures to avoid becoming victims,” Rakha said during the ‘Petugas Imigrasi Pembina Desa (PIMPASA) Goes To School’ event at SMKN 11 Jakarta, Palmerah, West Jakarta, on Tuesday.
He also stressed the importance of community awareness, including within the school environment, to be courageous in reporting any indications of immigration violations in their vicinity. Meanwhile, Head of the Regional Office of the Directorate General of Immigration for the Special Capital Region of Jakarta, Pamuji Raharja, emphasised that the function of immigration is not solely about document services such as passports, but also plays a crucial role in supervision and legal enforcement. “I hope this activity consistently increases vigilance, so that people are not easily swayed by job offers or opportunities abroad that do not follow official procedures, and always seek information from trusted sources,” Pamuji asserted.
Through the PIMPASA Goes To School programme, the Directorate General of Immigration aims to ensure that more young people are literate about safe, legal, and regulatory-compliant migration procedures in order to suppress human trafficking cases in the country. This proactive approach by immigration officials received a positive response from the school. Head of SMKN 11 Jakarta, Rahmat, considered the education vital for students who will soon graduate and prepare to enter the workforce, so they do not fall prey to the deadly lure of illegal syndicates. “Hopefully this education can increase students’ awareness of the dangers of TPPO and TPPM, as well as the importance of following official procedures if they wish to work or continue their activities abroad,” said Rahmat.