Reports of Indonesian Migrant Worker Issues Increased by 117.4% in August 2021

The Indonesian Migrant Workers Protection Agency (BP2MI) recorded 150 complaints related to migrant workers in August 2021. This figure represents a 117.4% increase from the previous month, which saw 69 complaints.

Based on the type of problem, the highest number of complaints (60) concerned Indonesian migrant workers wishing to be repatriated. The next highest number of complaints (19) involved migrant workers who died in their destination countries.

Following this, 11 migrant workers reported illness, and 8 reported unpaid wages. There were an equal number of complaints (5 each) regarding job scams, human trafficking, and migrant workers who failed to depart.

From January to August 2021, the highest number of complaints regarding Indonesian migrant workers occurred in January 2021, reaching 186 complaints. The lowest number of complaints was recorded in July 2021, with 69 complaints.

Based on the country of placement, the largest number of complaints in August 2021 came from Indonesian migrant workers in Malaysia, totaling 50 complaints. The majority of complaints (67) were submitted via letter.

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