Mahathir Mohamad Claims Riau Islands, This Is KSP's Response

Mahathir Mohamad/Photo: Antara

JAKARTA - Deputy V of the Presidential Staff Office (KSP) Jaleswari Pramodawardhani responded to the controversial statement of former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad who claimed the Riau Islands were part of Malaysia. personal views," said Jaleswari in a text message received in Jakarta, Tuesday, June 21. Previously, it was reported that former Mahathir Mohamad said Malaysia should claim Singapore and the Riau Islands as part of the Malay Land. This statement was made by Mahathir because according to him, Singapore and Riau are part of the Malay Archipelago which has historical relations with Malaysia. must be fulfilled by a government against the claimed area. "Until now, the only entity that has control over the Riau Province is the Government of the Republic of Indonesia," he said. carried out through a democratic process, the capacity to apply national laws, population registration, law enforcement capabilities, and other elements that can only be applied by legitimate government entities.