Politics · Indonesia · 16 hrs ago
Indonesia Holds Hong Kong Forum on Migrant Workers’ Concerns
Indonesia’s government held a dialogue in Hong Kong on 1 November 2026 with Indonesian migrant workers and other Indonesian residents.
Ministers heard concerns directly from Indonesians in Hong Kong about worker protection, identity records, citizenship and violence against women.
A diaspora representative called for changes including broader dual citizenship rights and more time for children of mixed-nationality marriages to choose a citizenship.
These proposals concern citizenship rules for Indonesians abroad and were raised for the government to consider.
A Hong Kong content creator said mismatched names in workers’ records can make it harder to obtain local identity cards.
The government said it would coordinate across ministries to identify solutions, including issues that need further discussion.
The labour protection minister said migrant workers contribute to Indonesia’s economy, with remittances from Hong Kong estimated at nearly 14 trillion to 15 trillion rupiah in one half-year.
Officials said better protection and easier services are owed to workers for their contribution.
Indonesia held an open forum in Hong Kong on 1 November 2026 to hear concerns from Indonesian migrant workers and other Indonesian residents.
The event, called “Pasti Ada Solusi,” covered migrant worker protection, identity administration, diaspora citizenship and violence against women.
Government ministers attended, and diaspora representatives raised proposals on citizenship rules and immigration policy.
A Hong Kong-based content creator highlighted mismatches in migrant workers’ names that can cause problems when applying for Hong Kong identity cards.
Minister Mukhtarudin said the government would coordinate across ministries to identify and address the issues.
- Who
- The Indonesian government, Indonesian migrant workers and residents in Hong Kong, and diaspora representatives took part.
- What
- The government held a forum to hear concerns and discuss possible solutions.
- When
- 1 November 2026.
- Where
- Hong Kong.
- Why
- To hear and identify issues affecting Indonesians abroad, including migrant workers, and consider ways to address them.
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- Event
- Pasti Ada Solusi” forum
- Date
- 1 November 2026
- Location
- Hong Kong
- Attendees
- Four government officials were named as forum speakers
- Remittances
- Nearly Rp14 trillion to Rp15 trillion from Hong Kong in one semester, according to Mukhtarudin
What people are saying
The principle being promoted is to make Indonesians Indonesian, not to alienate Indonesians.
These identity differences can even make it difficult for Indonesian migrant workers to obtain a Hong Kong identity card.
The principle is that Indonesian citizens, especially Indonesian migrant workers, must be given ease and must not be made to face difficulties because they contribute to national development. That is a fact.
Because they contribute to national foreign exchange reserves, the state has a duty to protect and serve them as well as possible.