BP2MI And The Indonesian Navy Thwarted Dozens Of Illegal PMIs Destination For Malaysia

Head Of BP2MI, Benny Rhamdani/ Photo: IST

JAKARTA - The Indonesian Migrant Workers Protection Agency (BP2MI) together with the Indonesian Navy (AL) thwarted dozens of Indonesian migrant workers (PMI) who would be dispatched to Malaysia. Head of BP2MI, Benny Rhamdani, said that at that time the workers would be dispatched on Pelitung Coast, Dumai City, Riau, Saturday, May 13, during the day. A joint team from Lanal Dumai and the Oksintel Task Force received information on plans for the departure of PMI and foreigners candidates, illegally departing for Malaysia, he said during a press conference, Monday, May 15, Benny also said that when he received the report, his party immediately searched the mangrove forest, to Pelintung Beach, Riau Province. As a result, it was found that PMI and illegal foreigners were found. They-red) gathered at the camp on the edge of Pelintung Beach, Dumai City, Riau Province, which was waiting to be dispatched," he said.

He explained that 34 migrant workers were successfully secured in the operation. As for the details, there are 10 Indonesian citizens (WNI) and 24 foreign nationals (WNA). Details of 10 Indonesian citizens or CPMI, and 24 foreigners with details of 20 men and four women, who are thought to have come from Bangladesh and Rohingya or Myanmar. This is what the foreigner is," said Benny. The current 34 PMIs and illegal immigrant foreigners are handled and will be repatriated to their respective regions. "Furthermore, the 34 combined people from Indonesian citizens, CPMI, and foreigners were taken to the Denpomal Lanal Dumai office, for medical examinations as well as handling according to applicable regulations or procedures," he concluded.