KUALA LUMPUR - The Indonesian government has repatriated a migrant worker from Indramayu, West Java, following close coordination between agencies in Indonesia, Oman and Qatar.

The worker, Karwati Dasta Ali, arrived safely at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport after travelling from Muscat to Jakarta via Doha on Qatar Airways and a codeshare flight operated with Garuda Indonesia.

Her return was arranged based on official communication from the Indonesian Embassy in Muscat, although initial complications arose due to a mismatch in the flight manifest after schedule changes.

Following direct instructions from Minister for the Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers Mukhtarudin, coordination was strengthened between the ministry’s enforcement directorate, the Indonesian embassies in Muscat and Doha, as well as the airline and local agency in Oman to confirm the updated travel schedule.

The ministry also deployed officials from the Directorate General of Empowerment, BP3MI Banten and the Wascendak team to receive the worker, review her case and ensure the repatriation process was conducted safely and with dignity.

“Every indication of non-procedural departure must be investigated. 

“We will not tolerate practices that endanger the safety of migrant workers.

“The state is present not only to repatriate, but to ensure accountability,” said Mukhtarudin in a written statement last Sunday.

Upon arrival at the airport, the worker was taken to the migrant workers’ lounge for initial assessment and further investigation to identify possible administrative or criminal violations, including the role of those who arranged her departure.

Information from Indonesian representatives in Oman indicated that she had been employed in the domestic sector and faced problems during her placement.

The Indonesian Embassy in Muscat provided full assistance throughout the repatriation process, including special coordination during transit in Doha to ensure her safety.

The case highlights the continued risks of non-procedural recruitment practices in several regions, prompting the government to strengthen cooperation among ministries, local administrations, law enforcement agencies and overseas missions to close regulatory gaps.

KP2MI again urged the public to use official channels and government information services when seeking employment abroad.

The government reaffirmed that the protection of Indonesian migrant workers remains a national priority, with no compromise on violations, no tolerance for illegal practices, and no citizen left to face problems alone overseas.