Immigration Introduces Directorate Of Internal Compliance And Directorate Of Immigration Checkpoints

Immigration Introduces Directorate Of Internal Compliance And Directorate Of Immigration Checkpoints

Monday, 09 Dec 2024

The Directorate General of Immigration, under the Ministry of Immigration and Law Enforcement, has inaugurated two new directorates: the Directorate of Immigration Checkpoints (TPI) and the Directorate of Internal Compliance. The establishment of these directorates is anticipated to enhance operational performance and oversight.

The formation of these directorates is in accordance with Ministerial Regulation No. 1 of 2024, and both directorates officially commenced operations on November 20, 2024. Consequently, the Directorate General of Immigration now oversees eight technical directorates and one general secretariat.

Barron Ichsan, who previously held the position of Director of Immigration Supervision and Enforcement, has been appointed as the Director of Internal Compliance. He has been leading this directorate since November 28, 2024. His responsibilities include preventing violations by identifying potential risks that could lead to infractions, developing policies and procedures to avert such violations, and monitoring and evaluating operational activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

Barron Ichsan's former role as Director of Immigration Supervision and Enforcement has been taken over by Kombes Pol Yuldi Yusman from the Indonesian National Police.

"The Directorate of Internal Compliance serves as the internal auditor within the institution. Its primary responsibility is to ensure that all operational activities are conducted in accordance with laws, standard operating procedures (SOPs), ethical codes, and prevailing values," explained Safar M. Godam on Saturday, December 7, 2024.

Suhendra, who previously held the position of Head of the Class I Special Immigration Office at Ngurah Rai, has been appointed to lead the Directorate of Immigration Checkpoints (TPI). The primary responsibility of this new directorate is to ensure that immigration inspection activities across Indonesia are conducted in an orderly, effective, and efficient manner.

This initiative is deemed crucial for maintaining national security, preventing the entry of undesirable foreign individuals, and providing quality service to the public.

Indonesia has a total of 168 Immigration Checkpoints (TPI), which include 17 international airport checkpoints, 95 sea checkpoints, 16 international border crossing points, and 40 traditional border crossing points. The number of entries and exits from Indonesia in the first semester of 2024 exceeded 20 million, while in 2023, nearly 42 million crossings were recorded across all TPIs.

Godam emphasized that the large number of TPIs to be managed, along with the high volume of crossings, necessitates a responsive adjustment in the organizational structure.

"With a more established structure and a sharper focus on both internal and external oversight, I hope the performance of the Directorate General of Immigration can improve significantly, thereby contributing more effectively to the nation," concluded Godam. (srirahayu@insightinnews.com)

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