"I hope that despite our limitations, this task force will accelerate the improvement of governance in the placement and protection of Indonesian migrant workers," BP2MI Head Benny Rhamdani noted in a statement received here on Saturday.
He drew attention to three crimes occurring against Indonesian migrant workers in the form of the public and officials looking down on migrant workers, loan sharks targeting migrant workers, and illegal placement protected by government officials.
"We must carry out breakthroughs and innovations. We must create transformation and leave a legacy in history," he affirmed.
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At the discussion titled "Strengthening the Commitment and Solidity of the Task Force of the Eradication of Syndicates in the Illegal Placement of PMIs" held on Friday (November 3), Rhamdani affirmed that his side will also strengthen collaboration with the Police's Task Force on Cracking Down Human Trafficking Crimes.
On the occasion, Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK) Chairman, who is concurrently Chairman of the Expert Council of the Eradication of Syndicates Task Force, Hasto Atmojo Suroyo, affirmed that the task force is expected to provide alternative solutions to tackle the illegal placement of migrant workers.
"This task force needs to provide input on different patterns, modes, and syndicates in each region, which of course require different strategies and handling," he stated.
He also underscored the need to map out the authorities of ministries and agencies related to this case in order to prevent overlapping authority and sectoral egos.
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Translator: Zubi M, Kenzu
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