Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta.  Minister of Migrant Worker Protection Abdul Kadir Karding revealed that around 95% of Indonesian migrant workers  fall victim to cases such as trafficking, smuggling, and illegal employment practices.

"Based on our data, 90-95% of PMIs face problems like non-procedural employment, human trafficking, and intimidation," he said on Thursday (26/12/2024).

He emphasized the need for a stronger focus on improving the skills and capabilities of workers to meet the demands of international labor markets.

Currently, Indonesia only fulfills 287,000 of the 1.3 million procedural job placements available abroad, with a focus on skilled labor. 

Minister Abdul Kadir outlined efforts to boost skill development and ensure safer, regulated employment channels for workers going abroad, according to antaranews.com..

"The government remains committed to tackling human trafficking networks and illegal migrant smuggling, while also improving worker placement systems," he added, noting ongoing collaboration with both domestic and international authorities to safeguard the welfare of migrant workers

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