"We had discussed the opportunities for Indonesian migrant workers (in Brunei Darussalam). It would be beneficial if our workers could fill these roles," she remarked after attending a virtual meeting with Indonesian Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam, Achmad Ubaedillah, and Manpower Attaché, Rizky Mandalika, on Thursday (August 7).
She explained that workers in the fisheries, plantations, and agriculture sectors can earn a minimum salary of around Rp6.9 million (US$416) per month, while those in the health sector can earn around Rp22 million (US$1,308) per month.
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Currently, most health sector workers in Brunei are migrant workers from the Philippines, Aryani noted.
According to the ministry data, 2,294 Indonesian migrant workers were placed under the Private-to-Private scheme in Brunei Darussalam in 2024.
Meanwhile, the Manpower Attaché recorded that 1,696 Indonesian migrant workers extended their employment contracts in Brunei between January and July 31, 2025.
Aryani further remarked that the Indonesian Embassy in Brunei Darussalam had requested support from her side regarding a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on placement and protection of migrant workers in the domestic sector, which is currently underway.
She noted that the MoU requires backing in high-level political talks between the leaders of the two countries.
"We will ask the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to help facilitate official state meetings between the two countries," the deputy minister remarked.
The ministry is also formulating a Ministerial Decree to facilitate the verification of job requests while ensuring the protection of Indonesian migrant workers.
In addition, Aryani will participate in a business meeting organized by the Association of Indonesian Manpower Service Companies (Apjati) in Brunei Darussalam on August 27-29.
She expressed hope that the Indonesian Embassy and Manpower Attaché would contribute by providing job market intelligence, particularly on market analysis and opportunities for migrant worker placement in Brunei Darussalam.
Moreover, a pilot partnership between Binawan University and Jerudong Park Medical Centre (JPMC) in Brunei has been established for the placement of 100 migrant nurses in the healthcare sector.
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Translator: Asri Mayang Sari, Resinta Sulistiyandari
Editor: Rahmad Nasution
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