Hundreds of Indonesian migrant workers facing death sentence in Malaysia

Three hundred and forty-five Indonesian migrant workers are facing the death sentence in Malaysia, according to the nongovernmental organization Sabang-Merauke Circle.

“They seek jobs in Malaysia to improve their lives. Therefore, it is important for President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to show his concern,” Sabang-Merauke Circle director Syahganda Nainggolan said Sunday, as quoted by kompas.com.

There has been no indication that Yudhoyono has any intention of settling the matter, Syahganda said.

“The Indonesian government must use diplomacy to defend the rights of Indonesians who are facing the death sentence,” he added.