DDHK.ORG - During the Corona virus pandemic, many Indonesian migrant workers in Hong Kong thought that returning to Indonesia would be a hassle because they had to undergo various complicated procedures. In fact, Yuliana can return to her hometown in Malang, East Java, easily, even without undergoing a Covid-19 test first at Hong Kong.
This Indonesian migrant worker who had worked in Hong Kong for 17 years said that her employer terminated her buying a Cathay Pacific flight ticket to Hong Kong-Surabaya on October 30, 2020. “On October 31, I had to fly. So, I haven't had the chance to test Covid in Hong Kong. "Actually, there is a Covid test center, but it's expensive, up to HK $ 900, and even then it takes two days," he said.
"Initially, I was worried and afraid, but I brushed it off," said the migrant worker who has only worked for her last employer for three months.
He admitted that he was not asked for the document of the Covid-19 test results while at the Hong Kong airport. "As soon as you enter the airport gate, you only check the validation of tickets and passports," said Yuliana.
Download the application eHAC Indonesia
However, there was one procedure that Yuliana had to do. Namely, downloading the Indonesian eHAC application. This application functions for administrative requirements during check-in at the Hong Kong airport.
"It must be filled in until all the questions in the application are finished, then it is taken a screenshot," said Yuliana.
Arriving at Juanda airport, Yuliana was asked to fill in another health form in paper that had been prepared by the officer. This also applies to those who have tested Covid-19 and brought a negative certificate from a doctor in Hong Kong. It contains a complete bio data entry list and address in Malang.
Arriving in the country
Then, he and all the passengers who had just gotten off the same plane and had not been tested for Covid-19 while in Hong Kong were transported by Damri bus to undergo the Covid (PCR) test in an area near the airport. After undergoing a whole series of PCR tests, Yuliana and other passengers were taken to the Surabaya Religious Education and Training Center building located on Jl. Ketintang Madya to rest and wait for the test results.
“It is a very large and very spacious building. The rooms are also good, there is air conditioning. We were given three meals a day, there were snacks too. Alhamdulillah, "said the woman who has worked in Hong Kong since 2003.
After three days at the Religious Education and Training building and a negative Covid-19 certificate out, Yuliana was allowed to return to her hometown. "We were given the choice, whether to be escorted by officers or picked up by the family," he said.
"So for friends who want to return to Indonesia, want to take leave or continue to return, and have not had the chance to test Covid in Hong Kong, there is a solution. There is no need to be afraid, anxious, and confused, because the officers will direct them upon arrival at the Indonesian airport, ”said Yuliana.
This was conveyed by Yuliana considering the confusing information on various social media groups Facebook regarding the procedures for returning Indonesian migrant workers to Indonesia from Hong Kong. In particular, the matter of provisions, you have to test Covid-19 before flying.
Yuliana informed that both the Covid-19 test in the area near Juanda airport, and the three-day quarantine with all the facilities were free of charge or free. "So, don't be afraid to return to Indonesia. It's not that complicated! " he said.
As is well known, on June 29, 2020, the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia (KJRI) Hong Kong announced that migrant workers who are returning to Indonesia are advised to submit information on their return to the Indonesian Consulate online via the address bit.ly/DATAPROM. Yuliana stated that she also did not even convey information about her return online as advised by the Indonesian Consulate General. [DDHK News]
