Jakarta — The government continues to intensify efforts to place Indonesian Migrant Workers (PMI) in various destination countries legally and systematically. This strategy is part of the national policy to expand employment opportunities, increase foreign exchange earnings, and reduce domestic unemployment rates.
Minister of Indonesian Migrant Workers Protection (P2MI), Abdul Kadir Karding, said that within the broader employment plan, the government targets sending hundreds of thousands of PMIs abroad each year on a sustainable basis by strengthening training systems, protection mechanisms, and international partnerships.
“We plan to send around 400,000 PMIs overseas annually, aiming to boost the country’s foreign exchange earnings to hundreds of trillions of rupiah. Our target is to send over 400,000 PMIs, which would generate foreign exchange of 439 trillion rupiah, compared to the current 253.3 trillion,” he stated.
Previously, Deputy Minister of P2MI Dzulfikar Ahmad Tawalla mentioned that the government aims to increase PMI placements by 45 percent in 2025, reflecting the significant demand for migrant workers.
“In 2025, KemenP2MI/BP2MI targets to send 425,000 PMIs, representing a 45 percent increase from 2024,” Dzulfikar said.
As part of the migrant worker empowerment program and to meet job orders, KemenP2MI is committed to preparing skilled prospective migrant workers through several programs.
The success of this program requires commitment from all parties, including the private sector and civil society. The government facilitates the establishment of a labor migration governance ecosystem that not only supports economic productivity but also upholds humanitarian and social justice principles. Bureaucratic reforms in document processing and licensing are accelerated to be more efficient, responsive, and corruption-free.
By targeting the annual placement of hundreds of thousands of PMIs, the government aims not merely to boost statistics but to establish a sustainable, transparent, and humane overseas employment system. Migrant workers are no longer viewed as vulnerable laborers but as national ambassadors who bring honor to Indonesia on the global stage. They become key economic drivers contributing to strategic areas of national development.
With measurable achievements and an increasingly solid system, Indonesia envisions a future as a respected exporter of professional labor and as the primary protector of its citizens abroad. The government believes that planned and high-quality migrant worker placement is a crucial pillar in building a strong and equitable people’s economy.
