Indonesia has repatriated 152 citizens who were deported from Saudi Arabia for violating local immigration and labor rules. The Indonesian migrant repatriation effort was coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The deportees arrived at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang on Thursday, May 1.
Authorities stated the individuals had overstayed visas or worked without permits. These offenses prompted Saudi officials to issue deportation orders.
Indonesia’s Consulate General in Jeddah played a major role in the Indonesian migrant repatriation process.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed that the repatriation reflects ongoing diplomatic cooperation between Jakarta and Riyadh. Officials emphasized that returning citizens safely remains a top priority.
This year alone, Indonesia has repatriated 1,304 nationals from Saudi Arabia in seven separate batches.
Minister Abdul Kadir Karding noted that women represent about 70 percent of Indonesians working illegally in the Middle East. He highlighted efforts to reduce exploitation and human trafficking.
“We have set up a task force focused on migrant worker protection,” Karding said. “We are working with police and intelligence agencies.”
The Indonesian migrant repatriation underscores the government’s commitment to safeguarding its citizens overseas.
