The Indonesian government has strengthened early protection for Indonesian Migrant Workers (PMI) by taking action against hundreds of digital job scams that target workers during online job searches (15/12). The effort is led by the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs in coordination with the Ministry for the Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers.

This action was conveyed during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation Agreement between the two ministries in Jakarta.

Digital Space Becomes Main Entry Point for Job Searches

Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid stated that the digital space has become the main gateway for job searches, making early protection critical. She emphasized that the state must intervene from the beginning to prevent the spread of false job information.

“The state must be present in protecting migrant workers so they do not feel they are walking alone, but are accompanied by a system that protects, empowers, and voices their aspirations,” Meutya said at the event in South Jakarta.

More Than 300 Fraudulent Job Listings Addressed in 2025

From January to mid-December 2025, the government followed up on more than 300 reports of fake job vacancies and illegal practices targeting Indonesian migrant workers. These cases involved deceptive digital content aimed at exploiting job seekers.

“We are acting faster and more massively to take down content that deceives, exploits, and misleads our migrant workers,” Meutya Hafid said.

Digital Literacy Prepared for Workers and Families

Meutya explained that preventing fraud at an early stage helps ensure migrant workers’ income reaches their families and contributes directly to the national economy. Early protection reduces the risk of financial loss caused by online scams.

The government is also preparing practical digital literacy programs for migrant workers and their families in Indonesia. These programs focus on recognizing online fraud, protecting personal data, and choosing official information channels.

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