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Regulation Number 9 of 2026 on Social Security for Indonesian Migrant Workers

Other Institution Regulation Number 9 of 2026 governs the implementation of Social Security for Indonesian Migrant Workers (PMI), stipulated on August 24, 2026 and promulgated on August 28, 2026. This regulation is part of the government's efforts to provide comprehensive social protection to Indonesian Migrant Workers working abroad, considering the vulnerability of this group to various social and economic risks during their work placement period. In general, this regulation confirms the obligation of social security participation for PMI as one of the administrative requirements in the process of overseas work placement. The social security program in question covers protection against work accident risks, death, old age, and other risks that PMI may face during pre-placement, placement, and post-placement periods. This regulation also governs the registration mechanism, contribution payment, benefit claim procedures, and the parties responsible for organizing the social security program for PMI, whether from the government, social security providers, placement agencies, or PMI themselves. This aims to ensure that PMI's rights to social protection can be fulfilled optimally. With the issuance of this regulation, it is expected to increase legal certainty and protection for PMI and their families, while strengthening the governance system of placement and protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers as mandated by higher regulations in the field of employment and migrant worker protection.