Mahfud MD Calls Sending Migrant Scheme G To G Profits Involved Countries

Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Mahfud MD at the Jakarta Presidential Palace. (doc. Setkab)

Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs (Menko Polhukam), Mahfud MD conveyed that the placement of Indonesian migrant workers (PMI) through the Government to Government or G to G scheme is a mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries.

"Not only improving the welfare of the community but also playing an important role in increasing the country's foreign exchange," said Mahfud MD in the Pre-Departure Orientation and Release of PMI for the Government Placement Program to South Korea and Japan, in Jakarta, Monday, June 19, which was confiscated by Antara.

On the other hand, he continued, PMI recipient countries also benefit from the continued movement of the economy thanks to the contribution of Indonesian workers in various sectors.

He conveyed that PMI with the G to G scheme is the ambassador of the nation and the hero of foreign exchange. By going through the official route, it is also part of the educated PMI.

"You are a good model for other Indonesian citizens who want to work abroad officially," he said.

Mahfud MD reminded that non-procedural overseas work is very dangerous because it can enter the trap of a syndicate of people trafficking crimes (TPPO).

"This brother is a legal PMI, sent by the government, also accepted by the government where you will work. Legal means that it is safe to be protected by law," he said.

Mahfud MD noted that the departure with the G to G scheme in 2023 showed a positive trend. The placement of PMI to South Korea as of June was 6,047 PMI, that number is almost 40 percent of the total PMI during 2022 which was 15,231 PMI.

In the same period, the placement of PMI in Japan as many as 312 PMIs, has exceeded the number of PMIs to Japan in 2022 as many as 298 people.

"This must be used as well as possible to increase employment cooperation, especially in South Korea and Japan," he said.

Mahfud MD assessed that the increasing trend of Indonesian citizens working abroad, especially South Korea and Japan, reflects the trust of the two countries in the quality of PMI.

"And this also shows an increase in the enthusiasm of the Indonesian people to work abroad through the official route provided by the government," he said.

On that occasion, Mahfud MD advised PMIs who will go to South Korea and Japan to work well and maintain ethics.

"Indonesia has a culture that is known to be good morals and good behavior so that it becomes an example and does not scare others," he said.

Then, he continued, PMI was asked to study and adapt to local customs.

"Respect them on local customs and culture, where the earth is stepped on there the sky is upheld. Adapting, absorbing the good value they have," he said.