Indonesian Migrant Worker Issue and Its Impact on Malaysia-Indonesia Relations

국문 초록 (Abstract)

이 논문은 인도네시아 이주노동자들이 말레이시아-인도네시아 관계 형성에 미치는 역할을 살펴보며, 이들의 존재가 양국의 경제, 정치 및 사회적 차원에 미치는 복합적 영향을 다룬다. 이를 위하여 먼저 노동력의 국제이동과 관련된 주요한 이론들을 바탕으로 말레이시아와 인도네시아 간 국제 노동이동의 원인을 역사적 배경과 구조적 요인, 사회적 연결망 분석을 통해 살펴본다. 아울러 이 연구는 이주노동자들이 양국 경제발전에 필수적이지만, 그들에 대한 착취와 인권유린 등 부당한 처우가 여전히 논란과 갈등의 대상이며, 이에 따라 이주노동자들의 관리와 보호를 위한 보다 효율적인 정책이 필요하다는 점을 강조한다. 이를 위하여 이주노동력을 규제하고 보호하기 위한 양국 간의 협정과 정책을 면밀히 검토하여 그 효과와 개선 과제를 평가한다. 기존 연구 문헌의 종합적인 검토와 정책 분석을 통해 이 연구는 이주노동력 문제가 말레이시아-인도네시아 관계의 중요한 연결고리인 동시에 논란의 대상이라는 점을 강조한다.

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

This paper examines the role of Indonesian migrant workers in shaping Malaysia-Indonesia relations and discusses the complex impact of their presence on the economic, political, and social dimensions of both countries. To achieve this, the study first explores the causes of international labor migration between Malaysia and Indonesia, using major theories related to the international movement of labor, along with an analysis of the historical background, structural factors, and social networks. Furthermore, the study highlights that while migrant workers are essential to the economic development of both countries, they remain subjects of exploitation and human rights abuses, which continue to spark controversy and conflict. This underscores the need for more effective policies to manage and protect migrant workers. The study closely examines bilateral agreements and policies designed to regulate and protect migrant labor, assessing their effectiveness and identifying areas for improvement. Through a comprehensive review of existing literature and policy analysis, this research emphasizes that the issue of migrant labor is both a crucial link and a point of contention in Malaysia-Indonesia relations.

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