BP2MI Says Eradication Of TIP Will Not Disturb The Official PMI Distribution Abroad

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JAKARTA - The Indonesian Migrant Workers Protection Agency (BP2MI) emphasizes that efforts to eradicate criminal trafficking syndicates (TPPOs) are not correlated with the reduced placement of Indonesian migrant workers. "The issue that was formed and framed regarding the eradication of TPPOs hindered or disrupted placement, that's a big mistake. The proof is that until now the placement continues to run," said Head of BP2MI Benny Ramdhani, quoted by ANTARA, Sunday, July 2. He stated that the total placement data from the Government to Government scheme to South Korea as of June 30, 2023 was quite positive, namely as many as 6,759 PMIs. That number is already more than 50 percent of the total PMIs departing for South Korea during 2022 which were 11,585 PMIs. Meanwhile, the total placement of Indonesian migrant workers as of June 30, 2023 reached 135,791 people. While in 2022 the total was 200,761 PMIs.Benny is optimistic that the number of Indonesian migrant workers will continue to be added until the end of this year. He stated that BP2MI is also committed to continuously trying to pay attention to Indonesian migrant workers. "BP2MI is never tired of working for Indonesian migrant workers. You as foreign heroes will certainly always be special in the eyes of the country. Respect migrant workers, don't underestimate it," he said. He said. BP2MI continues to fix the placement governance even though on the one hand it is hindered by the presence of illegal placement syndicates of Indonesian migrant workers. "We are not silent, the Police are already moving and arrest those who are strongly suspected of being involved in the practice of TPPOs. We are saving the people who are being traded, those who were caught are brokers, syndicate accomplices, and its masterminds," he said. He also asked non-governmental organizations for one padu to support the prevention of TIP so that there is no human trafficking." Large NGOs provide support for what the TPPO Task Force is doing. Of course BP2MI is in a position fully supporting what is being fully supported by the Police Headquarters who were deployed to the Polda-Polda throughout Indonesia, "he said.

On that occasion, Benny advised Indonesian migrant workers who were dispatched to South Korea to keep working well and maintain Indonesia's good name. "You must be proud as Indonesian migrant workers, the state has placed you with respect. You great people, countries like South Korea need you," he said.