Indonesian migrant worker dies in Malaysia

Siti Karimah, a 56-year-old Indonesian migrant worker from Bangkalan Regency, East Java, has passed away in Malaysia. The incident occurred on October 1, 2026, following a sudden decline in her health while working.

According to reports, Karimah experienced severe dizziness during her activities and was rushed to Tuanku Ja’afar Hospital in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan. Medical professionals determined that she died due to a severe brain hemorrhage. The Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur has issued a death certificate for the deceased.

Local authorities in Bangkalan, including the Head of the Department of Industry and Manpower, Jemmi Tri Sukmana, are currently facilitating the repatriation of her remains to Indonesia for burial by her family.