The infant, identified as SA and known to have relatives in Probolinggo, was abandoned at a hospital in Johor while receiving treatment for a lung illness, authorities said.
“Through cross-sector coordination, the repatriation was carried out safely and smoothly,” Probolinggo Manpower Agency Head Saniwar said on Thursday, adding the handover took place at the district manpower office.
The repatriation involved Indonesia’s consulate in Malaysia, the East Java provincial government, the Probolinggo district administration, and local subdistrict and village authorities.
“Thanks to this synergy, baby SA was able to return home and reunite with her extended family in Probolinggo,” Saniwar said.
During the journey from Juanda International Airport in Surabaya to Probolinggo, the baby was facilitated by East Java’s labour protection unit for migrant workers, the provincial government said.
The baby was formally handed over by Nurul Hidayati from the provincial labour protection unit to Saniwar, before being transferred to the care of her family.
Probolinggo Social Affairs Agency Head Rachmad Hidayanto expressed appreciation to all parties involved in ensuring the baby’s safe return and family reunification.
“The case should be a shared concern and a reminder to Indonesian migrant workers, especially women, to seek overseas employment through legal and proper channels,” he said.
For those already working abroad, he urged compliance with local laws and regulations to ensure personal safety and legal protection.
Kraksaan community health center head Heni Rahmawati said medical authorities would follow up on the baby’s health condition after reviewing hospital records from Johor.
“We will first study the medical files from Johor, Malaysia, and then take further medical action if needed,” she said.
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