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There Were 2,849 Complaints from Indonesian Migrant Workers in 2025

Nabilah Muhamad 15/01/2026 13:55 WIB

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BP2MI received 2,849 complaints from Indonesian migrant workers (PMI) throughout 2025. Complaints from PMI requesting repatriation were the most common, accounting for 846 cases.

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Number of Indonesian Migrant Worker Complaints by Case (2025)

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The Indonesian Migrant Worker Protection Agency (BP2MI) received 2,849 complaints from Indonesian migrant workers (PMI) throughout 2025.

These complaints were received by BP2MI via mail, telephone, email, SMS, social media, direct reports, and other channels.

Of this total, 40.40% of PMI complaints have been resolved, and the remaining 59.60% are still in process.

By type, the most common complaints came from migrant workers wishing to be repatriated, totaling 846 cases.

Below is a list of the 10 most frequently reported complaints by PMI throughout 2025:

1. PMI wishing to be repatriated: 846 cases

2. PMI unable to depart: 344 cases

3. Deportation/repatriation: 221 cases

4. Deceased: 172 cases

5. Unpaid wages: 146 cases

6. Illness: 83 cases

7. Job opportunity fraud: 80 cases

8. Social security issues: 67 cases

9. Illegal recruitment of prospective PMI: 65 cases

10. Deceased in destination country: 64 cases.

BP2MI also recorded that the majority of these migrant worker complaints were reported by PMI placed in Malaysia, with 856 cases.

This was followed by PMI placed in Saudi Arabia with 363 cases, Cambodia 322 cases, Taiwan 272 cases, and Turkey 135 cases.

Editor : Erlina Fury Santika

"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."

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