Oman Embassy’s Clarification on Indonesian Domestic Worker Recruitment: Implications for Businesses Hiring in Oman
Muscat: The Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in Jakarta has issued a notice advising Omani citizens against engaging with agencies involved in the recruitment of domestic workers from Indonesia.
The embassy stated that the export of Indonesian domestic workers to Arab countries, including Oman, is currently not officially authorized. It emphasized that any recruitment efforts in this regard are unofficial and unauthorized.
Consequently, financial transactions related to these matters cannot be legally enforced, and the embassy confirmed that there are no legal avenues available for recovering funds transferred for unauthorized recruitment.
The embassy stressed the importance of refraining from any dealings that operate outside the official framework, as such actions are deemed illegal.
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The recent warning from the Omani embassy in Jakarta underscores significant risks for businesses involved in labor recruitment, especially in the domestic worker sector. Companies must prioritise compliance with official regulations to avoid legal pitfalls and financial losses. Smart investors should consider exploring legitimate recruitment channels or diversifying into sectors less affected by this restriction, thus mitigating potential disruptions in the labor market.
