01 September 2010

President SBY To Make a Speech Addressing the Indonesia-Malaysia Tensions

Presiden SBY dan PM Najib Abdul RazakPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is scheduled to make a statement through the state address to express his attitude toward warming relations between Indonesia-Malaysia at the Headquarters of the Armed Forces of Indonesia, Wednesday night.

After carrying out the fast together with Commander of the Armed Forces, three of the chief of staff and all levels of military force, the President will give a speech related to his attitude toward the developments that occurred between Indonesia and Malaysia, recently.

Since August 13, 2010, relations between Indonesia and Malaysia re-warmed after three officers of Ministry Of Marine Affairs And Fisheries arrested by Malaysian royal police (Polis Diraja Malaysia) in Tanjung Berakit, Riau Islands, Indonesia.

Malaysian royal police action was immediately greeted by loud protests by some communities in Indonesia with demonstrations. Malaysia Prime Minister has even issued a warning to its citizens not to travel to Indonesia, given the anti-Malaysian demonstrations that are considered excessive.

Responding, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has written to Prime Minister Najib to resolve the issue between the two countries as well. In addition, the president also appealed to Prime Minister Najib to accelerate the two countries border issues discussion.

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