Migrant Writing

My Journey Back to My Hometown during the Pandemic I decided to “retire” from Hong Kong, after several years working in the Concrete Country as a domestic worker. On December 3, 2020 I flew from Hong Kong to Lombok and transited first at Soekarno-Hatta Airport, Tangerang, Banten. Through this article, I share the story of my return journey to Indonesia and all the procedures I went through. Hopefully this information is useful for friends of Indonesian migrant workers and all Indonesian citizens in Hong Kong who want to return to their country when the Covid-19 pandemic is endemic. Covid-19 Test On Tuesday, December 1, 2020,... READ MORE

DDHK.ORG — For some Indonesian migrant workers in Hong Kong who have just finished their work contract, were terminated, or terminated their contract, the process of finding a new employer can be difficult. And of course, everyone wants to find a good employer: paid more if possible, fed three times a day, given a day off every week, and there is no CCTV in his house. For Muslim women, they definitely hope that they are allowed to pray five times a day, fast in Ramadan, and wear the hijab. All that will be determined from the interview process or interviews with prospective employers. Based on the author's experience, there are five tips that can be done, especially by Indonesian migrant workers who are Muslim, to impress... READ MORE

Tsuen Wan Market Opens Again, Hidayatullah Assembly Holds Joint Prayer DDHK.ORG — Tsuen Wan's Hidayatullah Assembly again held gatherings, recitations, and joint prayers, on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. This was done after Tsuen Wan Market or Tsuen Wan Market had reopened after being closed a few months ago due to the Covid-19 outbreak. As is known, the Hidayatullah Assembly and two other assemblies, namely Roudlotul Jannah (RJ) on Sunday and RJ on Saturday made the open space on the roof of the market a place to hold recitation events. The place is also one of the favorite locations for Indonesian migrant workers to spend time on their days off. As much ... READ MORE