LJAKARTA - Member of Commission I DPR RI, By Soleh, appreciates the performance of the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) which is considered successful in protecting Indonesian waters from various maritime crimes. According to him, the modernization of defense equipment needs to be improved to strengthen the Indonesian Navy in protecting the country's sovereignty.
"Many achievements of the Indonesian Navy have been made. Of course, we really appreciate this success. The Indonesian Navy has succeeded in maintaining marine security from illegal crimes or activities," said Soleh in his statement, Monday, August 11.
As is known, the Indonesian Navy recorded significant success in its last few operations. In the waters of the Riau Islands, the Fleet One Quick Response (F1QR) Team of the Tanjung Balai Karimun Navy Base thwarted drug smuggling weighing 2 tons with an estimated value of IDR 7.5 trillion.
In addition, the Indonesian Navy together with Customs and Excise also succeeded in thwarting the smuggling of 600 thousand illegal cigarettes, with an excise potential of 500 million rupiah in Gorontalo waters.
Then, the Indonesian Navy carried out a search and rescue operation for the victims of KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya who drowned in the Bali Strait. During the operation, the Indonesian Navy found the shipwreck and managed to evacuate the victims.
"The presentation of the Indonesian Navy deserves the highest appreciation. They not only protect the sovereignty of the sea area from external threats, but also present to protect the lives and safety of citizens," he said.
For the success of the Indonesian Navy, the PKB legislator from the West Java XI electoral district also encouraged the government to continue to strengthen the facilities and infrastructure or main weapons system (Alutsista) of the Indonesian Navy, including fleet modernization and improving the welfare of soldiers. This is done so that the task of securing Indonesian marine areas can be carried out more optimally.
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Our sea is very wide and full of challenges. Sufficient budget support, technology, and training will be an important investment for our national security, "explained Soleh.
According to him, the success of the Indonesian Navy must also be a joint motivation to strengthen the synergy between law enforcement agencies at sea. "At the same time raise public awareness in maintaining maritime security," he concluded.
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