The Indonesian Navy Is Tightening Sealine Security Ahead Of The G20 In Bali, Observers: Must Be Highly Appreciated!

Illustration of members of the Indonesian National Police who are members of the joint security apparatus. (Between-M Risyal H)

JAKARTA - Ahead of the G20 implementation this year in Bali, the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) strengthened security at access to the Bali area through the waters. Security at port points which are the entrances to the Bali region is starting to strengthen. For example, the port of Benoa, the Bali Mandara Sea Toll Road and the marine sector under the Land of I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport. The commander of the Denpasar Navy Base as the Dansubsatgas PAM Pelabuhan, Marine Colonel I Dewa Nyoman Gede Rake Susilo said, in order to secure access to Bali by sea, his staff had placed troops at a number of points. "Anyone who crosses this territorial waters will be examined first, including fishermen who go in and out through the port to be equipped with their identity, because they will be checked by a joint team from the Indonesian Navy and the Police. In addition, it has also been socialized that there will be a curfew at 22.00, to limit activities in the port area to crew members and fishermen”," he said, Thursday, November 10. As is known, in order to secure the implementation of the G20, especially in the VVIP Security Sea Task Force for the G20 Presidency, the Indonesian Navy has deployed strength from elements of the Indonesian Republic's Warship Ship (KRI), all of which are ready to fight. "The choice of Indonesia as the host of the G20 is a trust, honor and pride. Behind that is the responsibility and challenge for us to ensure the G20 meeting is safe and smooth and successful. I believe we are able to answer this brilliantly, "” said Chief of Naval Staff (KSAL) Admiral Yudo Margono. Meanwhile, military observer Connie Rahakundini Bakrie assessed that G0 security is at high risk, especially since two countries are at war, namely Russia and Ukraine. The security factor of President Putin and Zelensky was also at stake. "I personally am very worried about what will happen to him in Bali because if Russia loses a President like Putin at this time, it is the same as losing Soekarno in the moments of Indonesian independence," he said. However, Connie appreciated the security carried out by the TNI. "I think whatever the TNI does should be highly appreciated, but that doesn't mean all preparations must be made to the public as a show off event," he said.