By : Agus *)
Defence Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu said ready with the Operasi Perisai Sakti (Operation Invincible Shield) refering on maneuvers by Malaysian war boats and planes in Ambalat waters.
According on that, he said that Malaysian forces were often illegally entrance the Indonesian territorial waters located at the eastern coast of Kalimantan when the country was off guard.
Ryamizard said the Indonesian Military (TNI) is currently running the operation, which involves five jet fighters and three war ships, to attack the Malaysian craft.
In 2009, the two countries became embroiled in a row over Ambalat, with the Indonesian government accusing its counterpart of breaching the borders on frequent occasions.
Indonesia and Malaysia agreed to reopen diplomatic discussions to settle the dispute a year later.
State Intelligence Agency (BIN) head Marciano Norman said that Indonesia and Malaysia should refrain from shows of force related to the Ambalat border dispute.
“I think both countries should not be too provocative concerning Ambalat because it will disadvantage both countries,” he said.
Earlier, TNI commander Gen. Moeldoko said he would prefer diplomatic approach to resolve the Ambalat dispute.
*) The Author Is Brunei Darussalam Contributor
