Indonesian Ministry Of Foreign Affairs Says 500 Indonesians Are In A Healthy And Safe Condition During The Military Coup In Myanmar

JAKARTA - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia (Kemlu) stated that there are 500 Indonesian citizens (WNI) who reside in Myanmar.

They work in several sectors in a country that is heating up due to the military coup.

"The number of Indonesian citizens who are recorded as living in Myanmar is around 500 people. The majority of these Indonesians work in the oil and gas sector, factories, garment industry, and ship crews", wrote the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the official Twitter account, quoted on Wednesday, February 3.

The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (KBRI) Yangon communicates with the knots of Indonesian society. So far, Indonesian citizens in Myanmar are healthy and safe.

"All Indonesian citizens to remain calm, vigilant, keep a close watch on developments in the security situation and minimize nonessential activities in homes", tweeted @Kemlu_RI.

The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia, Yangon made a number of appeals to Indonesian citizens (WNI) following the heated political situation in Myanmar.

The security appeal issued by the Indonesian Embassy in Yangon on Monday, February 1, yesterday, the embassy asked Indonesians who are in Myanmar to remain calm, be alert and take the necessary steps.

"Stay calm and increase your vigilance and always pay close attention to developments in the security situation around the residence and minimize unnecessary activities outside the house", read an excerpt from the Indonesian Embassy in Yangon.

The Indonesian Embassy in Yangon also asked Indonesians to prepare supplies of foodstuffs and other basic needs, including endurance enhancing drugs and multivitamins.

"It is for estimated needs for the next one to two weeks".