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Indonesia asks Malaysia to apologize over intercepted aircraft

"I have in person asked the Malaysian defense minister to apologize," Ryamizard told journalists on Tuesday.

Marguerite Afra Sapiie (The Jakarta Post)
Jakarta
Tue, June 28, 2016

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Indonesia asks Malaysia to apologize over intercepted aircraft Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu (left) speaks to Indonesian Military commander Gen. Gatot Nurmantyo at a recent event. (the jakarta post/Wienda Parwitasari)

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ndonesia has asked Malaysia to apologize after a Malaysian aircraft was detained as it flew over the Natuna Islands, Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu has said.

"I have in person asked the Malaysian defense minister to apologize," Ryamizard told journalists on Tuesday.

He added that he had asked the Indonesian Military (TNI), particularly the Air Force and the Navy, to maintain close communication with their counterparts in Malaysia in order to improve coordination between the two countries.

Ryamizard revealed his friendship with his Malaysian counterpart, Hishammuddin Hussein.

Hishammuddin on Monday denied allegations that a Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) C-130 aircraft (MEGA 207) had been intercepted by two F-16 jets belonging to the Indonesian Air Force. He said the incident was instead a “mere visual identification” of the aircraft.

“It must be noted that the MEGA 207 was not intercepted by the Indonesian Air Force. An interception would have entailed the forcing down of our C-130, which did not occur. It was a mere visual identification of our aircraft,” he said as reported by thestar.com.

He confirmed he was friends with Ryamizard, with whom, he said, he would bring the matter up at a meeting in Jakarta next month. (bbn)

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