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88627
Mon, 11/09/2009 - 14:42
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WORKERS UNION READY TO CLEAR THE AIR ON NEGATIVE PERCEPTION OF INDONESIAN
WORKERS UNION READY TO CLEAR THE AIR ON NEGATIVE PERCEPTION OF INDONESIAN
MEDIA
By JUMIATI ROSLY
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- An Indonesian workers' association in
Malaysia has offered to help clear the air on the negative perception of the
Indonesian media towards the situation of Indonesian workers here.
The leader of the Bocahe Dewe Association, Ambar Setyo Wibowo said he was
willing to assist efforts by authorities, including the Human Resource and Home
Ministry, to brief the actual situation and help quash the negative perception
of the Indonesian media.
"If possible, I want to brief them the actual situation so as to correct
whatever negative perceptions that may have been overzealously exaggerated.
"I represent Indonesian workers here and wish to thank the Malaysian
government in providing job opportunities under a conducive and safe environment
while our welfare is always given priority," he told Bernama here.
Ambar believes such allegations were the work of a small irresponsible group
that was jealous of the cordial relationship between the two countries which had
helped provide a prosperous economic growth on both sides.
"Workers, especially Indonesian workers have always been treated well
without any discrimination," he said.
He added that the small group that staged an Anti-Malaysia protest in
Indonesia was also the work of a small number of people and does not echo the
feelings or perception of millions of Indonesians, adding it would not be able
to shake the friendship of the two nations.
"These are issues raised by people who do not know the actual situation
here. They merely fuel negative sentiments by instigation through false
allegations," he said.
Ambar who is also the vice president of the Indonesian government's
supporters club said he also hoped to see Indonesian president Susilo Bambang
Yudhoyono during his visit to Malaysia next Wednesday.
"Under the association, we have 28,000 registered members who are working in
Malaysia and another 5,000 who are working in Singapore. So, I hope to meet and
brief the president on the real issues," he said.
Susilo has chosen Malaysia as the first country for his official visit on
Nov 11, after being sworn in as Indonesian President for the second term on Oct
20, a reception attended by Prime Minister Najib Razak.
Among issues expected to be discussed by Malaysia and Indonesia during
Susilo's visit are expected to be among ways to improve cooperation in the work
force, coastal maritime border, food safety, energy and anti-terrorism.
Ambar said if given a chance to meet Susilo, he would put forward the
expectations of Indonesian workers here, especially those involving placement,
wages, passport and outstanding court cases that involved abused Indonesian
maids or workers.
"In general, the people of Malaysia have accepted and treated Indonesian
workers well, except for isolated abuse cases which sometimes arise from the
fault of the maids themselves," he said.
-- BERNAMA
MEDIA
By JUMIATI ROSLY
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- An Indonesian workers' association in
Malaysia has offered to help clear the air on the negative perception of the
Indonesian media towards the situation of Indonesian workers here.
The leader of the Bocahe Dewe Association, Ambar Setyo Wibowo said he was
willing to assist efforts by authorities, including the Human Resource and Home
Ministry, to brief the actual situation and help quash the negative perception
of the Indonesian media.
"If possible, I want to brief them the actual situation so as to correct
whatever negative perceptions that may have been overzealously exaggerated.
"I represent Indonesian workers here and wish to thank the Malaysian
government in providing job opportunities under a conducive and safe environment
while our welfare is always given priority," he told Bernama here.
Ambar believes such allegations were the work of a small irresponsible group
that was jealous of the cordial relationship between the two countries which had
helped provide a prosperous economic growth on both sides.
"Workers, especially Indonesian workers have always been treated well
without any discrimination," he said.
He added that the small group that staged an Anti-Malaysia protest in
Indonesia was also the work of a small number of people and does not echo the
feelings or perception of millions of Indonesians, adding it would not be able
to shake the friendship of the two nations.
"These are issues raised by people who do not know the actual situation
here. They merely fuel negative sentiments by instigation through false
allegations," he said.
Ambar who is also the vice president of the Indonesian government's
supporters club said he also hoped to see Indonesian president Susilo Bambang
Yudhoyono during his visit to Malaysia next Wednesday.
"Under the association, we have 28,000 registered members who are working in
Malaysia and another 5,000 who are working in Singapore. So, I hope to meet and
brief the president on the real issues," he said.
Susilo has chosen Malaysia as the first country for his official visit on
Nov 11, after being sworn in as Indonesian President for the second term on Oct
20, a reception attended by Prime Minister Najib Razak.
Among issues expected to be discussed by Malaysia and Indonesia during
Susilo's visit are expected to be among ways to improve cooperation in the work
force, coastal maritime border, food safety, energy and anti-terrorism.
Ambar said if given a chance to meet Susilo, he would put forward the
expectations of Indonesian workers here, especially those involving placement,
wages, passport and outstanding court cases that involved abused Indonesian
maids or workers.
"In general, the people of Malaysia have accepted and treated Indonesian
workers well, except for isolated abuse cases which sometimes arise from the
fault of the maids themselves," he said.
-- BERNAMA
