The Ministry Of Foreign Affairs Ensures That Indonesian Citizens Who Are Shot In Malaysia Can Be Returned

The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Between)

JAKARTA - An Indonesian citizen (WNI) with the initials B who was the victim of a shooting incident by the Malaysian Maritime Strengthening Agency (APMM) can be repatriated after undergoing an autopsy. The Indonesian Embassy (KBRI) Kuala Lumpur received information from the Malaysian Royal Police (PDRM) that the Indonesian citizen who died with the initials B came from Riau.

The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an official statement in a written statement quoted in Jakarta, Tuesday, January 28, based on developments on Monday, January 27.

"The Indonesian Embassy will carry out all procedures for curing corpses, as well as facilitating repatriation to the area of origin," said the Foreign Ministry statement.

Meanwhile, for the 4 Indonesian citizens who were injured, the Indonesian Embassy received information that they had received treatment at the hospital and currently their condition is stable. The Indonesian Embassy has also gained consular access to meet them on Wednesday, January 29.

Previously, on January 24, at around 03.00 am local time, APMM shot a ship in the waters of Tanjung Rhu, Selangor. The shooting was carried out after ship passengers were suspected of resisting. The incident left one Indonesian citizen dead and four others injured.

Responding to this incident, the Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur immediately took steps to ensure protection for affected Indonesian citizens and sent a diplomatic note to Malaysian authorities to encourage a thorough investigation, including highlighting the possibility of excessive use of force.

Quoted by Antara, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur will continue to monitor the development of the case and provide consular and legal assistance, in order to ensure the fulfillment of the rights of Indonesian citizens in the legal system in Malaysia.