SWEET GIFT FOR INDONESIAN MIGRANT WORKERS
The difficulty in regulating shipping from abroad to Indonesia makes Indonesian Migrant Workers often upset when they want to send souvenirs to their families in Indonesia. This happened to a mother, named Ibu Sri, who lives in a small village on the outskirts of Yogyakarta who was waiting anxiously for a package containing Taiwanese souvenirs from her daughter who works as a nurse in Taipei, but it never arrived even though it had been over two months. This feeling of anxiety is often experienced by the families of Indonesian Migrant Workers (PMI) in Indonesia.
However, now the long-awaited good news has arrived. Minister of Trade Regulation (Permendag) No.08 of 2024 is a hope for Indonesian Migrant Workers and their families in Indonesia. This regulation, especially the article regulating the ease of importing shipped goods, is a breath of fresh air for them. Because now, the process of sending goods overseas has become much easier, faster and more transparent.
In Taiwan, the news regarding this Regulation was greeted enthusiastically by Indonesian Migrant Workers. Indonesia Migrant workers in Taiwan feel more appreciated and cared for by the Government. They hope that this regulation can be a solution to the problems they have been facing, such as high shipping costs and long delivery times.
With the presence of this Regulation, it is hoped that Indonesian Migrant Workers can work more peacefully and productively, because they know that their hard work is appreciated and cared for by the government.
Before this regulation existed, the process of sending goods from abroad was often a nightmare for Indonesian Migrant Workers. Based on a survey conducted by Migrant CARE in 2023, as many as 78% of Indonesian Migrant Workers admitted that they had difficulty sending goods to Indonesia. The main obstacle they face is high shipping costs, reaching an average of 15-20% of the value of the goods.
Not only costs, complicated and convoluted goods delivery procedures are also a stumbling block. Indonesian Migrant Workers have to deal with various agencies, fill out long forms, and wait weeks for the goods to reach their families. Not to mention the risk of loss or damage to goods during the delivery process.
Since the implementation of Trade Regulation Number 8 of 2024, it has succeeded in cutting bureaucracy, simplifying procedures, and providing incentives in the form of exemption from import duties and import taxes for Indonesian Migrant Workers consignments with a certain maximum value. Based on Trade data, currently there has been an increase of 30% in the number of goods sent by Indonesian Migrant Workers
The implementation of this Regulation is not just a matter of efficiency and cost savings in facilitating the import of shipped goods. Rather, it is also a form of appreciation and appreciation from the Government for the dedication and sacrifice of Indonesian Migrant Workers
Based on data from the Indonesian Trade and Economic Office (KDEI) in Taipei, in 2023, the average PMI in Taiwan will have to spend up to NT$ 2,500 (around Rp. 1.2 million) to send a package of goods weighing 5 kilograms to Indonesia. This cost does not include taxes and other additional fees that often appear along the way. Apart from that, the problem of long delivery times is also an annoying problem. A case study published by the International Migration Journal in 2023 revealed that the average delivery time for goods from Taiwan to Indonesia is 3-4 weeks. Therefore, the presence of this regulation is very helpful and solves the problems that Indonesian Migrant Workers has been experiencing if they want to send goods to Indonesia.
The longer the cooperation between the Indonesian Government and the Taiwanese Government in terms of Protection and Concern for the Rights of Indonesian Migrant Workers, hopefully it will always be maintained well and will make it easier for Indonesian Migrant Workers so that Indonesian Migrant Workers can work well and comfortably.
Until now, the need for Indonesian Migrant Workers for work in Taiwan is increasing. Therefore, for those of you who want to work abroad, especially in Taiwan, make sure you choose an official Indonesian Migrant Worker Placement Company. PT Buana Safira Abadi is an Indonesian Migrant Worker Placement Company that is officially registered with the Indonesian Government and has been proven to have sent many Indonesian Migrant Workers to Taiwan. Contact us for complete information regarding job vacancies in Taiwan. We will be happy to assist you with the registration process until your departure to Taiwan.
