Indonesian Minister Urges Civil Servants to Prioritize Migrant Worker Protection

Focus on Worker Welfare

In Jakarta, Minister for the Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers, Abdul Kadir Karding, has instructed civil servants, specifically 310 prospective civil servants (CPNS) within his ministry, to prioritize protections for Indonesian migrant workers. The emphasis is on ensuring these workers receive dedicated service.

The minister emphasized that these prospective civil servants would undergo training to serve Indonesian migrant workers effectively. They will also gain expertise in their respective fields. Karding advised the new hires to conduct their work professionally while maintaining empathy, integrity, and responsiveness, representing the acronym PROTEKSI.

“We provide a reinforcement so that they focus on serving migrant workers through professional, innovative, trustworthy, responsive work, and so on through protection efforts,”

—Abdul Kadir Karding, Minister for the Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers

Indonesia is a major source of migrant workers, with an estimated 9 million Indonesians working abroad. In 2024, remittances sent home by these workers reached approximately $13.6 billion, according to the World Bank (World Bank).

Guidance and Encouragement

Additionally, Raffi Ahmad, the President’s special envoy for young generation and arts workers, congratulated the new civil servants. He encouraged them to maintain excellent motivation when serving the public to ensure effective work. He also reminded them of their crucial role in implementing state policies, urging them to avoid corruption or illegal activities.

“So, the most important thing is that you have good motivation. No matter how smart we are, no matter how high our education, our wisdom is more important than all that,” Ahmad stated.