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The recent controversy around Indonesia’s naming of one of its warships after two deceased marine officers, Second Sergeant Usman Bin Haji Muhammad Ali and Second Corporal Harun bin Said, has tested Indonesia’s bilateral relations with Singapore.
Indonesia named the warship KRI Usman Harun—KRI is the official abbreviation for Kapal Perang Republik Indonesia, or Warship of the Republic of Indonesia. Singapore views this as an act of bad faith because the two marine officers were deemed as terrorists by Singapore in 1968 following their death penalty for the bombing of MacDonald House in Orchard Road, Singapore.
To the contrary, Indonesia regards these individuals as national heroes, and the Government has chosen to turn a deaf ear to Singaporean protests.
“We chose that name after a long discussion in 2012 and it has been determined now. If Singapore objects to this, it is their rights. But we do have sovereignty so when we said no way, there is no way Singapore may intervene in our decision,” said Moeldoko, Commander of the Indonesian National Army, in Jakarta on Monday.
The Commander does not accept Singapore’s contention that Usman and Harun are terrorists. He takes the view that the two marine officers are highly dedicated military personnel.
“They were marines. That means, they are state actors, not terrorists,” explained Moeldoko.
Despite the protests, from the Indonesian side at least the view is that Indonesia’s bilateral military cooperation with Singapore will continue unchanged. TB Hasanuddin, Deputy Chairman of the Commission I at the House of Representatives stated that the protests will not bring any harm to bilateral cooperation between the two nations. The lawmaker further stated that the Prime Minister of Singapore has already visited the resting places of Usman and Hasan at the Kalibata Heroes Cemetery in Jakarta.
“Singapore has expressed their regret to the naming. They are, however, fully aware that Indonesia has an absolute right to do so,” said Hasanuddin.
Notwithstanding Hasanuddin’s statement, Singapore’s displeasure is believed to have resulted in the cancellation of the scheduled bilateral meeting for military cooperation between the nations and the further cancelation of an invitation to 100 Indonesian National Army officers to attend the Singapore Airshow. The Singaporean Government has not given any explanation for the cancellations.
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The recent controversy around Indonesia’s naming of one of its warships after two deceased marine officers, Second Sergeant Usman Bin Haji Muhammad Ali and Second Corporal Harun bin Said, has tested Indonesia’s bilateral relations with Singapore.
Indonesia named the warship KRI Usman Harun—KRI is the official abbreviation for Kapal Perang Republik Indonesia, or Warship of the Republic of Indonesia. Singapore views this as an act of bad faith because the two marine officers were deemed as terrorists by Singapore in 1968 following their death penalty for the bombing of MacDonald House in Orchard Road, Singapore.
To the contrary, Indonesia regards these individuals as national heroes, and the Government has chosen to turn a deaf ear to Singaporean protests.
“We chose that name after a long discussion in 2012 and it has been determined now. If Singapore objects to this, it is their rights. But we do have sovereignty so when we said no way, there is no way Singapore may intervene in our decision,” said Moeldoko, Commander of the Indonesian National Army, in Jakarta on Monday.
The Commander does not accept Singapore’s contention that Usman and Harun are terrorists. He takes the view that the two marine officers are highly dedicated military personnel.
“They were marines. That means, they are state actors, not terrorists,” explained Moeldoko.
Despite the protests, from the Indonesian side at least the view is that Indonesia’s bilateral military cooperation with Singapore will continue unchanged. TB Hasanuddin, Deputy Chairman of the Commission I at the House of Representatives stated that the protests will not bring any harm to bilateral cooperation between the two nations. The lawmaker further stated that the Prime Minister of Singapore has already visited the resting places of Usman and Hasan at the Kalibata Heroes Cemetery in Jakarta.
“Singapore has expressed their regret to the naming. They are, however, fully aware that Indonesia has an absolute right to do so,” said Hasanuddin.
Notwithstanding Hasanuddin’s statement, Singapore’s displeasure is believed to have resulted in the cancellation of the scheduled bilateral meeting for military cooperation between the nations and the further cancelation of an invitation to 100 Indonesian National Army officers to attend the Singapore Airshow. The Singaporean Government has not given any explanation for the cancellations.
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Rofiq Hidayat, Yanuar Pribadhie
The recent controversy around Indonesia’s naming of one of its warships after two deceased marine officers, Second Sergeant Usman Bin Haji Muhammad Ali and Second Corporal Harun bin Said, has tested Indonesia’s bilateral relations with Singapore.
Indonesia named the warship KRI Usman Harun—KRI is the official abbreviation for Kapal Perang Republik Indonesia, or Warship of the Republic of Indonesia. Singapore views this as an act of bad faith because the two marine officers were deemed as terrorists by Singapore in 1968 following their death penalty for the bombing of MacDonald House in Orchard Road, Singapore.
To the contrary, Indonesia regards these individuals as national heroes, and the Government has chosen to turn a deaf ear to Singaporean protests.
“We chose that name after a long discussion in 2012 and it has been determined now. If Singapore objects to this, it is their rights. But we do have sovereignty so when we said no way, there is no way Singapore may intervene in our decision,” said Moeldoko, Commander of the Indonesian National Army, in Jakarta on Monday.
The Commander does not accept Singapore’s contention that Usman and Harun are terrorists. He takes the view that the two marine officers are highly dedicated military personnel.
“They were marines. That means, they are state actors, not terrorists,” explained Moeldoko.
Despite the protests, from the Indonesian side at least the view is that Indonesia’s bilateral military cooperation with Singapore will continue unchanged. TB Hasanuddin, Deputy Chairman of the Commission I at the House of Representatives stated that the protests will not bring any harm to bilateral cooperation between the two nations. The lawmaker further stated that the Prime Minister of Singapore has already visited the resting places of Usman and Hasan at the Kalibata Heroes Cemetery in Jakarta.
“Singapore has expressed their regret to the naming. They are, however, fully aware that Indonesia has an absolute right to do so,” said Hasanuddin.
Notwithstanding Hasanuddin’s statement, Singapore’s displeasure is believed to have resulted in the cancellation of the scheduled bilateral meeting for military cooperation between the nations and the further cancelation of an invitation to 100 Indonesian National Army officers to attend the Singapore Airshow. The Singaporean Government has not given any explanation for the cancellations.
(hot/kc)
The recent controversy around Indonesia’s naming of one of its warships after two deceased marine officers, Second Sergeant Usman Bin Haji Muhammad Ali and Second Corporal Harun bin Said, has tested Indonesia’s bilateral relations with Singapore.
Indonesia named the warship KRI Usman Harun—KRI is the official abbreviation for Kapal Perang Republik Indonesia, or Warship of the Republic of Indonesia. Singapore views this as an act of bad faith because the two marine officers were deemed as terrorists by Singapore in 1968 following their death penalty for the bombing of MacDonald House in Orchard Road, Singapore.
To the contrary, Indonesia regards these individuals as national heroes, and the Government has chosen to turn a deaf ear to Singaporean protests.
“We chose that name after a long discussion in 2012 and it has been determined now. If Singapore objects to this, it is their rights. But we do have sovereignty so when we said no way, there is no way Singapore may intervene in our decision,” said Moeldoko, Commander of the Indonesian National Army, in Jakarta on Monday.
The Commander does not accept Singapore’s contention that Usman and Harun are terrorists. He takes the view that the two marine officers are highly dedicated military personnel.
“They were marines. That means, they are state actors, not terrorists,” explained Moeldoko.
Despite the protests, from the Indonesian side at least the view is that Indonesia’s bilateral military cooperation with Singapore will continue unchanged. TB Hasanuddin, Deputy Chairman of the Commission I at the House of Representatives stated that the protests will not bring any harm to bilateral cooperation between the two nations. The lawmaker further stated that the Prime Minister of Singapore has already visited the resting places of Usman and Hasan at the Kalibata Heroes Cemetery in Jakarta.
“Singapore has expressed their regret to the naming. They are, however, fully aware that Indonesia has an absolute right to do so,” said Hasanuddin.
Notwithstanding Hasanuddin’s statement, Singapore’s displeasure is believed to have resulted in the cancellation of the scheduled bilateral meeting for military cooperation between the nations and the further cancelation of an invitation to 100 Indonesian National Army officers to attend the Singapore Airshow. The Singaporean Government has not given any explanation for the cancellations.
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