Indonesian authorities detained a group of illegal migrant workers bound for Malaysia during a May 5 operation at Tunon Taka Port in North Kalimantan. Despite their arrest, many remain determined to return, citing better job opportunities and family ties in Malaysia.
We’ll Keep Coming Back”: Detained Migrants Refuse to Give Up on Malaysia
Some admitted to paying smugglers and using illegal routes. Currently held at a migrant protection centre, several had previously evaded repatriation and re-entered Malaysia. Officials say financial constraints hinder full repatriation efforts.
The case underscores persistent economic migration pressures and the difficulty of curbing undocumented cross-border movement between Indonesia and Malaysia.
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