Denying The Statement Of The Head Of The Riau Islands DKP, The Wife Of Johan The Fisherman Who Was Arrested By Malaysia Claimed That Her Husband Had Not Returned

Illustration-Staf of the Indonesian Embassy in Port Moresby when providing assistance to 13 fishermen who were arrested by PNG soldiers for allegedly catching fish illegally. ANTARA

JAKARTA - The long wait of a fisherman's wife for her husband's return named Johan who was arrested by Malaysian Fisheries Patrol Ship officers on September 8, 2022, did not bear fruit. The reason is, until now, Putri, Johan's wife has not been able to meet or even communicate with her husband. "Not yet (the return of Malaysia to this day)," said Putri, Johan's wife when confirmed by VOI, Monday, September 26. This Putri's statement also denied the Head of the Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Service (DKP) of the Riau Islands Province, Tengku Said Arif Fadillah. Tengku Said said Malaysia released one of two traditional fishermen from Natuna Regency who were arrested by Malaysian Fisheries Patrol Ship officers on September 8, 2022. "There is good news from the Indonesian Consulate General in Kuching, today Johan (one of two fishermen arrested by Malaysian officers) was released," said Arif some time ago. Johan is one of the traditional fishermen from Natuna who was arrested by Malaysian Fisheries Patrol Ship officers on September 8, 2022. He went to sea with Kasnadi in Natuna Waters which borders Malaysia. Kasnadi and Johan had contacted the family to inform them about the arrest on September 8. However, until now the wives cannot communicate with their respective husbands. In fact, Putri, Johan's wife admitted that she had limited information regarding the development of her husband's status. Moreover, from the Indonesian Consulate General in Kuching, there has also been no confirmation of Johan's family. "I don't know yet (there is no further news from the Indonesian Consulate General in Kuching). I don't have a number," he said. He also said that since September 8, 2022 until now, he has not communicated with Johan. "There is no (any communication). (hope) Yes, come back soon, that's all," he said.