Jakarta, April 12 -- An Indonesian lawmaker is calling for higher allowances and improved infrastructure for immigration officers stationed in remote border areas, citing mounting challenges in monitoring cross-border movement.

Franciscus Maria Agustinus Sibarani, a member of the House of Representatives' Commission XIII, said stronger immigration oversight is essential to safeguard national sovereignty and ensure legal certainty.

"Commission XIII believes support for infrastructure and allowances for officers in border areas must be prioritized," Sibarani said in a statement on Sunday.

He made the remarks during a working visit to the West Kalimantan Immigration Office.

Sibarani said rising cross-border mobility has not been matched ...