Realizing The Legal Certainty Of Indonesian Migrant Workers, Minister Karding Meets Japan's Minister Of Justice In Tokyo

JAKARTA - Minister of Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers (P2MI), Abdul Kadir Karding held an official meeting with the Japanese Minister of Justice, Keisuke Suzuki at the Office of the Ministry of Justice, Tokyo, Japan on Thursday, August 21.

During the meeting, the two discussed strengthening legal cooperation in order to protect the rights of Indonesian migrant workers in Japan and show the seriousness of the two countries in building closer relations.

In his remarks, Karding emphasized the mandate of the Ministry of Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers (KemenP2MI), which was given by President Prabowo Subianto, to handle all affairs of Indonesian migrant workers around the world, including the legal aspects and protection of their rights.

"Our ministry is responsible for ensuring all Indonesian migrant workers get legal protection and their rights while working abroad," said Karding.

In addition to legal protection, this meeting also discussed coordination to prevent illegal practices such as trafficking in persons and the placement of non-procedural workers. Karding emphasized that this collaboration is important to increase transparency, security, and legal certainty for migrant workers.

Karding also highlighted the competency challenges faced by prospective Indonesian migrant workers, especially Japanese language skills. Currently, there are only five Japanese language training centers in Indonesia.

Currently, there are only five Japanese language training centers in Indonesia. We hope to increase the number of training centers in all provinces so that the quality of Indonesian workers increases and is better prepared to work in Japan," said Karding.

Karding also emphasized the important role of Japan in Indonesia, especially through investment and the automotive industry which has become part of the daily life of the Indonesian people.

"Japan has an important role in Indonesia, especially through investment and the automotive industry which has become part of the daily lives of our society," said Karding.

This meeting affirmed the commitment of the two countries to strengthen bilateral relations, both in terms of law and labor training. With this step, Indonesia and Japan hope that Indonesian migrant workers can work safely, productively, and be fully protected.