KemenP2MI Returns The Bodies Of Migrant Workers Died Of Illness From Brunei

BP3MI handed over the bodies of Indonesian migrant workers to the families in South Lampung, Lampung Province, Sunday (2/3/2025). (ANTARA/HO-KP2MI)

JAKARTA - The Ministry of Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers (KemenP2MI) through the Lampung Indonesian Migrant Workers Protection Service Center (BP3MI) facilitates the repatriation of the body of an Indonesian migrant worker (PMI) named Juhri (51) who died from illness in Brunei Darussalam.

In an official statement from BP3MI on Tuesday, February 4, it was explained that Juhri, who worked at Hai Hwang Trading Company, died at the Raja Inikan Anak Saleha (RIPAS) Wife Hospital, Brunei Darussalam, on Tuesday, February 25 after being treated for two weeks.

With the family's permission, the body was autopsied and the results were declared that there were no signs of violence, persecution or engineering that caused death.

Furthermore, BP3MI in collaboration with the Indonesian Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan carried out the process of repatriating the bodies from Brunei Darussalam to handing over to families in Rejomulyo Village, Palas District, South Lampung, Lampung Province on Sunday, March 2.

Meanwhile, the Minister for the Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers (P2MI) Abdul Kadir Karding ensured that people who work abroad legally absolutely get social security and protection.

Karding confirmed that before arriving in the country, Juhri received his salary and rights so that no one was in arrears.

"We will continue to be present to protect and serve migrant workers to ensure that their rights are fulfilled. The assurance provided is expected to be a common understanding of the importance of working abroad legally," said Minister Karding.