"Indonesia: Cyber Monitoring for Migrant Worker Protection,"

Indonesia is intensifying its efforts to protect migrant workers from exploitation and human trafficking by enhancing cyber surveillance. In a collaborative initiative, the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs has teamed up with the Ministry of Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers (P2MI) to strengthen digital monitoring systems.

These systems are designed to identify and remove illegal recruitment activities taking place across digital platforms, ensuring the safety of Indonesian migrant workers. This proactive approach aims to prevent exploitation before it occurs by targeting fraudulent agents who prey on vulnerable individuals...

Data from the P2MI Ministry in 2023 indicated that more than five million Indonesian workers migrated abroad without following proper legal procedures, which exposed them to significant risks, including labour exploitation and human trafficking. These workers were primarily recruited through online platforms, where illegal agents lured them with promises of high-paying jobs and fast-tracked recruitment processes.

Unfortunately, many of these workers found themselves trapped in conditions of forced labour, modern slavery, or even subjected to physical abuse. These distressing situations often left workers with no means of escape, further highlighting the urgent need for smarter, stronger protections and enforcement...