Decisive and courageous step in facing Malaysia's attitude and treatment should be immediately realized. If not in the form of severance of diplomatic relations, it can be done with a decline in diplomatic relations. This is important as a shock therapy for that country.
Opinion was expressed by a lecturer in International Relations from the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, University of Indonesia, Andi Widjojanto, and researchers Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), Ikrar Nusa Bhakti, Thursday (26 / 8).
Both commented on issues related to seepage of fish theft case by Malaysian fishermen in Indonesian territory.
Malaysian Foreign Minister Dato 'Sri Hj Aman Anifah expressed readiness to negotiate with Indonesia to resolve the problem the two countries, both aquatic and terrestrial, although the process is determined to be a long and complicated.
This statement came during a visit and dialogue with Indonesia at least 24 Young Ambassador 2010 in the Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia, Putra Jaya, Malaysia.
Anifah believes issues happened between the two countries are now quite accomplished and discussed between the two foreign ministers without the need to involve the respective heads of state.
Responding to anger the Indonesian people, who even demanded the Indonesian government broke off diplomatic relations with Malaysia, Anifah said that in principle the Government of Malaysia difficulties withdraw its representative in Indonesia (Embassy of Malaysia to Indonesia in Jakarta) because these kedubesnya including 22 embassies in Malaysia who has immunity. Anyone who can not pull out.
That way, more Anifah suggested that the Indonesian Government are working hard to protect the representatives of Malaysia and its assets in Jakarta from possible damage due to chaos caused by protests of Indonesian society.
Marty criticized
From within the country, pressure on the government to act more firmly kept popping up. "Now this little problem while the issue is about the technical nature. However, we should be able to be assertive. The goal is to make the tension as a therapeutic shock. So that all are aware, our relationship with Malaysia for this is not without problems. He said allied, but why a lot of problems? "Said Andi Widjojanto.
Andi also criticized Foreign Minister answers Marty Natalegawa in front of a hearing with House Commission I on Wednesday (25 / 8). Marty Secretary concerned termination of diplomatic relations, such as the proposed Commission I will only complicate matters.
Marty worry severance of diplomatic relations can be very difficult for Indonesian workers who work in their countries.
"If his way of thinking is still so, It means the ability of our diplomacy is still raw. Do not every problem is always removed and hidden away under the carpet. Ideally, finish the course directly. Conflict did not have to be enemies. Besides the two countries must both have common interests, "said Andi.
Pledge judge stern measures decrease the status of diplomatic relations could be the right step. Indonesia has never pulled its ambassador from another country such as Australia pascalepasnya Timor-Leste.
Urging President
Pressure also continues voiced by some circles of society to the government, especially President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who according to them is not firm and is also slow in addressing the serious problems this time.
Member of Regional Representative Council (DPD) from North Sumatra, Parlindungan Purba, asked President Yudhoyono to communicate directly with the Prime Minister of Malaysia Najib Razak. "In order for such cases is not prolonged and the more pointed as it is now happening, which is believed will only hurt both sides," he said.
Prosperous Peace Party Chairman Denny Tewu asked President Yudhoyono had taken the decision to revise the related issues. He also claimed to be sent a letter to the President that the government should review diplomatic relations with that country. The attitude and statements of government during this he just does not evoke feelings of nationalism.
Lecturer of International Relations University of Technology, First Base Susilo, said the Indonesian diplomatic ambiguity is reflected in the relationship with Malaysia today.
According to the Base, the form of bilateral friendly relations should be mutually beneficial. To that end, the government must show readiness broke off diplomatic relations with Malaysia, which in turn would increase the prestige of Indonesia in the eyes of other countries and make it as a country that has self-esteem and can not be toyed with. (DWA / Nik / Raz / WHO / WSI / TRA / NIT / MKN / CHE)
Source: www.kompas.com
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