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February 24, 2025 | 06:52 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arrmanatha Christiawan Nasir spoke about the 'Kabur Aja Dulu' (Run Away First) trend circulating on social media. He stated that the decision to move and work abroad is the right of Indonesian citizens.
"To go abroad, it's the right of each individual," said Arrmanatha while attending the celebration of the 70th diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Vietnam at the Raffles Hotel Jakarta on Monday, February 24, 2025.
Nevertheless, Arrmanatha warned that every Indonesian who wants to work abroad must through the legal procedures. He urged Indonesians to comply with immigration laws.
Arrmanatha expressed his concern that illegal departure abroad will only be counterproductive for Indonesians. He also reminded Indonesians to maintain the good reputation of Indonesia internationally.
"Always follow the rules, both the process to go abroad and while being there as well," he said.
The hashtag 'Kabur Aja Dulu' has been widely discussed on social media recently. Conversations about #KaburAjaDulu are believed to have originated from Indonesians' disappointment regarding a number of government policies.
One of the issues that sparked the campaign's popularity is the large-scale budget efficiency policy by President Prabowo Subianto and the difficulty in finding employment.
The trend on social media inviting Indonesians to settle abroad is also a result of the uncertain political and economic situation in Indonesia.
Head of the Presidential Communications Office Hasan Nasbi responded to the 'Kabur Aja Dulu' hashtag by stating that the government does not prohibit people who want to migrate. However, he requested that people adhere to the procedures in the destination country.
"Must comply with the procedures so people don't become illegal immigrants. If people want to migrate, they must not be prohibited," said Hasan at the Presidential Palace, Jakarta, on Monday, January 17, 2025.
He said that migrating is a good thing. He also reminded people who want to migrate to have the capability required.
Hendrik Yaputra contributed to this article.
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