r comments on the souring of Indonesian-Malaysian relations after Malaysian warships allegedly enter Ambalat waters, which are being claimed by both countries.

I*m from Malaysia, so please don't shoot me down, as I don't want to be at the bottom of the sea unless I*m scuba diving.

I really don't understand the hostility that Indonesians have against Malaysians.

We have so much in common. I don't have any hatred toward Indonesians. I love Indonesia. The food, the beautiful people, badminton.

What's not to like about Indonesia. Heck, I have an Indonesian living in my home; we treat her like family and she treats my children as her own.

Yes, there have been cases of abuse, crime etc, but this happens everywhere because of ignorant people.

The case of your model/actress and one of our princes is a domestic dispute between a married couple. Why get worked up over that. We are not the ones who are getting rich?

We have many Indonesians here too; we have two outstanding Indonesians as our badminton coaches. Why must we hate one another?

Johan Nawawi

Kuala Lumpur

It needs a willingness from the Indonesian president to prioritize Indonesian sovereignty rather than his political campaign.

Arief Sudiyono

Jakarta

The Ambalat dispute is sensitive for Indonesians after we lost the Sipadan and Ligitan Islands at the International Court. But both countries may consider the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) - which has been ratified by more than 100 countries including Indonesia and Malaysia themselves - to solve the problem.

But Indonesia should always be ready to face any of Malaysia's maneuvers by making preparation for any possibility.

Diana Murtianingsih

Yogyakarta

Let's keep our cool! Direct and intensive diplomatic negotiations at the highest level are at present the best way to try to solve this issue.

Going to war now is no option: Indonesia's military equipment is in such an abominable state, we would not stand a chance against another country's modern, well-equipped and highly disciplined armed forces!

We can't even conduct regular training missions in peacetime due to obsolete and poorly maintained equipment, let alone go to war!

V.T. Hopkins

Jakarta

Gentlemen, don't let anger rule you. When Sipadan and Ligitan Islands were won by Malaysia, it was because facts and history said it should be so. We are civilized people, bound by the rule of law.

I am urging leaders of both Indonesia and Malaysia to refer this case to the international court as soon as possible.

We lost Batu Putih Island after a similar session, but we still believe it is the best avenue. War is ugly. Don't wish for it.

Fared

Jakarta

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