Holds Joint Patrol, Bakamla And Maritime Security Malaysia Mutually Guard The Border Area

Photo: Doc. Antara/Bakamla

BATAM - The Maritime Security Agency (Bakamla) of the Republic of Indonesia (RI) together with Malaysian marine security officers carried out joint patrols in Indonesia-Malaysia border waters.

During the patrol, the Indonesian Bakamla dispatched the patrol boat KN Belut Laut-406 and the Mayalsia patrol boat dispatched the KM Marudu ship.

"This joint patrol is a form of collaboration with Malaysian maritime in maintaining the security of border areas. Moreover, this is clear evidence that Bakamla is present in border areas to protect Indonesian fishermen," said the Commander of KN Belut Laut-406 Lieutenant Colonel Bakamla Eko Yudi Mardianto from a written statement quoted by Antara, Sunday 6 November.

Activities with the theme Operation Optima Malindo-29B/22 carry out a series of activities, namely KN Belut Laut-406 passing exercise starboard to starboard, respect for the right hull, KM Marudu docking the left hull on the right hull of KN Belut Laut-406 and exchanging information.

After these activities, joint patrols were carried out jointly in securing border areas.

The KN Belut Laut-406 in patrols prioritizes the protection of Indonesian fishermen, in accordance with the order of the Head of Bakamla RI, Admiral TNI Aan Kurnia. In addition, pay special attention not to enter Malaysian waters.

"The smuggling of illegal Indonesian Migrant Workers (PMI), prohibited items such as illegal electronic smuggling, drugs, and liquor have not escaped to be targeted in this operation," he said.