Deputy Minister Christina: Migrant Workers Open The Way To Prosperity, Procedural Origin

Deputy Minister for Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers (P2MI) Christina Aryani. (Photo: ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Deputy Minister for Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers (P2MI) Christina Aryani stated that being a migrant worker can be one way to achieve prosperity, as long as it is carried out with the right procedure.

"Migrant workers can pave the way for prosperity if they are taken seriously, work in the right place, and of course procedurally," said Christina Aryani as quoted by ANTARA, Saturday, April 26.

In front of the students of the special hospitality and cruise ship academy, Christina revealed an overview of the contribution of migrant workers in improving the local economy.

Christina gave an example, one of the regions producing migrant workers such as Kendal, Central Java, which has soared land prices and home sales triggered by the contribution of migrant workers.

"Migrant workers also influence the market. Land prices there soar," he said.

He added that Indonesia is currently opening up new market opportunities, especially in the hospitality sector and cruise ships, as did LPKS Bindo Paradiso.

In 2024, the Ministry of P2MI has succeeded in placing 297 thousand migrant workers, and the placement target for 2025 is 425 thousand people.

"We want to open more non-traditional markets, such as the Netherlands, Canada, Czechoslovakia, Australia, and America," he said.

However, the Deputy Minister of P2MI reminded LPKS graduates of Bindo Paradiso who want to work abroad to ensure the legality of their documents, such as passports, visas, and work contracts.

"It must be read and understood well. This is a bond between us and the employer. After the signature, we are considered to have understood the contents of the contract," he said.

Christina also reminded prospective migrant workers, especially from LPKS Bindo Paradiso, to be careful and not easily tempted by illegal job offers abroad.

He suggested verifying job vacancies information through the official website of the Sigop2mi or the nearest BP3MI (Indonesian Migrant Worker Protection Service Center) office.