Pustaka Ilmiah Universitas Padjadjaran

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Indonesian Migrant Workers In Malaysia And The Asean Community 2015: Prospect And Challenges

This article explains the dilemma of Indonesian workers especially those who categorized as illegal in Malaysia. Both countries have recognized their positive contribution whether for Malaysia or Indonesia. It was undeniable that all sectors in Malaysia especially construction and plantation were using Indonesian workers services. At the same time, Indonesia also indirectly obtained advantages through the remittance which totally contribute to the national economic development. However, what happened in Malaysia is illegal workers were arrested and treat as a criminal. It should be stopped and substituted by the constructive policies which could give benefits to the both countries. Indonesia and Malaysia and the countries in ASEAN should build strong partnership in all sectors especially migrant workers which seen obtain small attention. Facing the ASEAN Community 2015 both countries should prepare as maximize as possible by empowering all aspects including migrant workers. By take positive action towards migrant workers both countries indirectly has contribute to the development of “Ummah.”