Adhim Ubaidillah Alwani 

International Relation Department, Islamic State University of Sunan Ampel Surabaya 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.19184/e-sospol.v13i1.60020

ABSTRACT 

The zero-cost policy is designed to alleviate the financial burden of placement for Indonesian migrant workers (PMI); however, the practice of imposing unofficial fees is still frequently encountered in the placement process. This phenomenon raises questions about how the policy is implemented at the local level. This study analyzes the role of the Sidoarjo PMI Placement Agency (P4MI) in implementing the zero-cost policy for placements to Hong Kong in 2025–2026. Using a descriptive qualitative approach through literature review and interviews, the study’s findings indicate that the P4MI performs facilitation, oversight, and protection functions in overseeing policy implementation. However, the effectiveness of implementation is still influenced by the presence of informal actors, limited oversight, and low migrant worker literacy. These findings indicate a gap between policy design and on-the-ground practices, while also underscoring the importance of local actors in bridging the two.     

Keywords: zero-cost policy; P4MI; migrant workers; policy implementation; Hong Kong.  

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