Indonesian Ministry of Human Rights (Kemenham) and SUHAKAM Malaysia Discussed about the Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers’ Rights

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Kuala Lumpur, 27 November 2025* — Wempy Wale, Special Staff to Indonesia’s Minister of Human Rights, led a delegation in a meeting with the Malaysian Human Rights Commission (SUHAKAM) at SUHAKAM’s headquarters, Kuala Lumpur, Thursday (27 Nov 2025).

Indonesian delegation:

  • Wempy Wale – Special Staff, Ministry of Human Rights

  • Eva – Legal Attaché, Embassy of Indonesia

  • Rendy – Representative, Embassy of Indonesia

  • Yunita Christine – Head, Administrative Sub‑Division, Directorate of Human Rights Services

  • Marlan Parakas – Community Complaint Analyst, Directorate of Human Rights Services

SUHAKAM representatives:

  • Dato’ Seri Mohd Hishamudin Yunus – Chairman

  • Datuk Tay Lee Ly –UN

  • Dr Zufar Yadi Brendan Abdullah – Commissioner

  • Puan Altaf Deviyati – Secretary

Discussion:

  • Protection of Indonesian migrant workers (PMI) in Malaysia.

  • Human‑rights violations, legal documentation, and bilateral cooperation.

SUHAKAM welcomed the initiative and affirmed its commitment to collaboration.

Wempy Wale reported the outcomes to Indonesia’s Minister of Human Rights and thanked the leadership for their support.

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