Betawi group threatens to harass Malaysians

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono’s call for an end to excessive reactions against Malaysian nationals has fallen on deaf ears as a Betawi (Jakarta native ethnic) group reportedly plans to harass citizens of the neighboring country.

Barisan Muda Betawi (BMB) activists said they would conduct an ID check targeting Malaysians in a show of protest against the government’s failure to take tough measures against Malaysia’s disrespect for Indonesia.

 “We will soon conduct the raid if the government fails to take measures against Malaysia,” BMB chairman Aai Samudra said Saturday.
   
He said BMB was particularly angry with Malaysia’s claims made upon Indonesian cultural heritage, scorn for the Indonesian national anthem and abuses against Indonesian migrant workers.  

He said the ID check would take place on South Tangerang city’s thoroughfare.