Expel Foreign Militery Ships That Enter Indonesian Territory: Navy Chief

Surabaya, East Java, (Antara) - The Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy, Admiral Dr Marsetio, told his soldiers to expel foreign military ships that enter Indonesian territory, including the district of Nunukan, North Kalimantan. "We will expel foreign ships that enter Indonesian territory. We have the Ambalat Task Force as a joint operation in the Nunukan area," Marsetio said here on Monday. With regard to the Malaysian military ship that reportedly infiltrated the waters of Bunyu Island of North Kalimantan, the navy chief stated that the ship had been expelled by several Indonesian ships, including the Yos Sudarso-353 and Hiu-804, which were stationed in the area. The report also added that Malaysia allegedly claimed three villages in Nunukan district of North Kalimantan. The navy is investigating the allegation. Marsetio further noted that commanders of the west and east navy fleets put in efforts to prevent such infiltration of foreign military ships in Indonesian waters in the future. "We also conducted early detection drills that were coordinated with related ministries," the admiral affirmed. (*)