Indonesian Government Enhances Protection for Migrant Workers

Comprehensive Regulatory Update

The Indonesian government is undertaking a comprehensive review of regulations affecting migrant workers, led by the Coordinating Ministry for Community Empowerment ¹

. The ministry conducted its second consultation workshop on December 15, 2025, with key stakeholders including Indonesian Migrant Worker Placement Companies (P3MI) and Training Centers (BLK/LPK). This follows previous consultations with civil society organizations and migrant worker representatives held during September-October 2025 ¹

Source 1

https://nasional.kontan.co.id/news/kemenko-pm-jaring-masukan-revisi-perpres-pekerja-migran

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Key Challenges and Solutions

Deputy Minister Leontinus Alpha Edison highlighted that existing challenges such as overcharging practices and non-procedural migration continue to increase the risk of fraud and human trafficking ¹

. To address these issues, the government plans to implement a four-phase improvement plan for migrant worker governance, starting with enhanced information access through job canvassing and specialized career expos ²

Source 2

https://finance.detik.com/berita-ekonomi-bisnis/d-8260266/hindari-praktik-tppo-pemerintah-mau-perbanyak-job-fair-buat-pekerja-migran

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Protecting and Empowering Migrant Workers

The new regulatory framework aims to shift from mere protection to empowering migrant workers through better access to official information and formal job placement channels. Leontinus emphasized that the government is changing its approach from just protecting to both protecting and empowering migrant workers ²

. The updated Presidential Regulation No. 130/2024 will provide the legal basis for these improvements.

Implementation Strategy

The government's four-phase plan includes:

1. Enhanced information access through specialized job fairs and canvassing
2. Improved training and certification processes
3. Strengthened legal protections
4. Better monitoring of recruitment practices