Karding stressed that the information is false.
“We have coordinated with the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo, and there is no closure policy at all,” the minister clarified in Pekanbaru, according to a statement released by the ministry here on Wednesday.
He informed that the issue arose after three Indonesian citizens got caught in legal trouble in Japan.
However, they are not official migrant workers—one is an intern, while the other two are tourists, he said.
“So, it has nothing to do with the official migrant worker placement program,” he added.
The Indonesian government respects the legal process in Japan, but remains committed to preserving the good image of Indonesian migrant workers in the international community, he said.
“Don’t let this individual case close off opportunities for thousands of migrant workers who work procedurally,” he added.
He also appealed to the public, including influencers, to exercise caution while sharing information, especially on sensitive and unverified issues.
“Don’t let inaccurate posts cause unrest and make things difficult for our prospective migrant workers who are ready to work abroad,” the minister said.
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