Correct Use of PMI Abbreviation
PMI stands for Palang Merah Indonesia (Indonesian Red Cross). Many use it as the abbreviation for pekerja migran Indonesia (Indonesian migrant workers).
Tempo
August 21, 2023
PMI Abbreviation
WE find quite many news articles that use PMI as the abbreviation for pekerja migran Indonesia (Indonesian migrant workers), notably in the headlines. With the news (about migrant workers) quite often carrying a negative tone, it may give rise to an unfavorable image and impression for Palang Merah Indonesia (Indonesian Red Cross). Law No. 1/2018 and Government Regulation No. 7/2019 concerning the Red Cross use the abbreviati
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