JAKARTA - The Ambalat Sea is heating up again after Malaysia changed its mention to the Sulawesi Sea on the official map.

The dispute that stems from the 1979 unilateral claim has never been completed, even though it has been negotiated 43 times. Now, the two countries have agreed to manage with Blok Ambalat while waiting for a final decision, a step that has drawn pros and cons.

As an archipelagic country, Indonesia must seriously safeguard marine sovereignty concerning the resources, trade routes, and symbols of the Republic of Indonesia.

The case of the Timor Sea proves that the settlement is possible if there is political will and consistent diplomacy. Check out the full news on VOI.id


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