inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. The Ministry for the Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers (KP2MI) strongly condemns the use of excessive force in the shooting incident by the Malaysian maritime authority, Agensi Penguatkuasa Maritim Malaysia (APMM), against five Indonesian Migrant Workers.

One person was reportedly killed, while four others were injured.

"KP2MI urges the Malaysian government to immediately investigate this incident and take firm action against APMM patrol officers if they are proven to have committed acts involving excessive use of force," said Deputy Minister of KP2MI, Christina Aryani on Sunday (1/26/2025).

Previously, the shooting incident of five non-procedural PMI by APMM occurred in the waters of Tanjung Rhu, Malaysia. on Friday, (24/1/2025) at 03.00 in the morning local time.

Regarding this, KP2MI strongly condemns the alleged excessive use of force by APMM and emphasizes its commitment to continue coordinating to ensure that injured victims receive medical treatment.

In addition, KP2MI also provides support to the families of the victims, including legal assistance and repatriation of bodies.

"Currently, KP2MI is tracing the origin of the victims so that assistance can be carried out optimally," explained Wamen P2MI.

The KP2MI has coordinated with the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Police Attaché at the Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur to encourage consular access to visit the victims being treated.

Furthermore, Deputy Minister Christina encouraged a meeting with the Malaysian government to discuss preventive measures so that similar incidents do not happen again.

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