TRENGGALEK – An Indonesian migrant worker in Qatar from Trenggalek says she remains cautious as geopolitical tensions continue to rise across parts of the Middle East.
Sulastri, 30, who comes from Bogoran Village in Kampak District, currently works at a hotel in Doha, Qatar. Despite growing concerns in the region, she said the situation in Doha remains stable for now.
“Thankfully, the situation here is still safe and under control,” Sulastri told reporters. “Doha remains calm, but I continue to monitor developments in the Middle East and stay alert.”
She explained that daily life in the city continues as usual. However, several workplaces have started implementing work-from-home (WFH) policies as a precaution.
“Not everyone works as usual anymore,” she said. “Some companies have asked employees to work from home temporarily.”
The policy does not apply to all sectors. Jobs that require direct presence still operate normally but follow additional safety procedures.
“Essential jobs or roles that cannot be done remotely continue to operate,” she said. “The government also issues official safety advisories to the public and workers.”
Sulastri said operations at the hotel where she works remain unchanged despite the regional tensions.
Hotel employees must continue reporting to work because their duties require on-site presence. Tasks such as housekeeping, front office services, and food and beverage operations cannot be done remotely.
“For me, even though there are tensions in the region, hotel operations continue normally,” she said. “We still have to be physically present at work.”
She added that local authorities regularly send safety alerts to residents and workers through mobile phone notifications.
Although no direct security disruptions have occurred in the area where she works, Sulastri said she remains cautious and follows updates closely.
“Every day I receive safety notifications on my phone,” she said.
Her experience reflects how Indonesian migrant workers from Trenggalek continue their daily activities while staying vigilant amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.