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Barnama
15 hours ago
- Politics
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Indonesia Military Ready To Evacuate Citizens From Iran, Israel
By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar JAKARTA, June 20 (Bernama) -- Indonesia's military said on Friday that it is prepared to evacuate hundreds of citizens from conflict-hit areas in Iran and Israel, as it deploys a 34-member Crisis Response Team to support the operation. The evacuation will be carried out as soon as conditions permit, the Indonesian Armed Forces Information Centre (Puspen TNI) said. bootstrap slideshow Evacuees in Iran will be transported to Baku, Azerbaijan, in a journey that will take around 30 hours, where they will spend two nights in transit before flying to Indonesia. Meanwhile, those in Israel will be evacuated via Amman, Jordan. 'Protecting Indonesians abroad is a tangible expression of the state's presence in times of emergency. We are prepared to carry out this task with full responsibility,' Puspen TNI head, Major General Kristomei Sianturi said in a statement. According to the Foreign Ministry, there are 386 Indonesian citizens residing in Iran and 192 in Israel. Of these, 115 in Iran and 11 in Israel have requested evacuation, most of them students living in high-risk areas. Armed forces chief General Agus Subiyanto has instructed military units to coordinate with relevant ministries and agencies to ensure a smooth operation, with support teams on standby pending developments on the ground. -- BERNAMA
Barnama
a day ago
- Politics
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IKIM Religious Forum Strengthens Malaysia–Indonesia Relations
By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar JAKARTA, 19 June (Bernama) — A total of 15 interfaith organisations participated in a religious forum in Jakarta on Wednesday, aimed at fostering closer ties among scholars and promoting harmonious relations between Malaysia and Indonesia. In a statement, the Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (IKIM) announced that the Bicara Ad-Din Forum — an iconic programme produced by its radio station, IKIMfm — was organised in collaboration with the Embassy of Malaysia under the theme 'Membangun Negara Madani: Fiqh Nusantara dan Inspirasi Piagam Madinah.' bootstrap slideshow The Charter of Medina (Piagam Madinah), also known as the Constitution of Medina, was drafted by Prophet Muhammad shortly after the Hijrah from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE, and served as the foundation for establishing an inclusive and respectful civil society. The Malaysian Ambassador to Indonesia, Datuk Syed Mohamad Hasrin Tengku Hussin, described the programme as a positive step towards strengthening ties between the two kindred nations, whose populations are predominantly Muslim. 'In the Malaysian context, this programme provides an opportunity to appreciate the unique characteristics and differences between Malaysia and Indonesia. Although often perceived as similar, both nations possess distinct identities that deserve to be understood and embraced,' he said. The Director-General of IKIM, Associate Professor Datuk Dr Mohamad Azam Mohamed Adil, explained that the forum emphasised a moderate approach to life as a means of fostering peace and harmony, grounded in the concept of Fiqh Ta'ayush — the principle of coexistence within a pluralistic society. 'The forum also explored the importance of drawing inspiration from the Charter of Medina in shaping a harmonious society, despite differences in cultural and religious backgrounds,' he said. The panel comprised Deputy General Chairperson of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), Zulfa Mustofa; Head of the Foreign Relations and International Cooperation Division of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), Sudarnoto Abdul Hakim; and Mohamad Azam.
Barnama
2 days ago
- Business
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Indonesia Raises Tehran Embassy Alert, Eyes Evacuations Amid Israel-iran Tension
By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar JAKARTA, June 19 (Bernama) -- Indonesia has raised the alert level at its embassy in Tehran from Level 2 to Level 1, which is the highest level, and is preparing contingency plans to evacuate its citizens amid intensifying Israeli strikes on Iran, Foreign Minister Sugiono said on Thursday. He said around 380 Indonesian nationals currently in Tehran and other cities are facing mounting threats amid a worsening security situation, as Israel intensifies its attacks on both military targets and civilian areas. bootstrap slideshow 'Two days ago, I instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Embassy of Indonesia in Tehran to assess plans and possible scenarios for the evacuation of Indonesian citizens,' he said in a video statement released by the ministry from St Petersburg, Russia. Contingency and evacuation measures are being put in place, Sugiono added. Jakarta has also opened lines of communication with neighbouring countries to secure safe passage should evacuation become necessary. Sugiono is in Russia for President Prabowo Subianto's June 19 to 20 visit to meet his counterpart Vladimir Putin and attend the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). He is also set to attend an emergency meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Istanbul from June 21 to 22, where ministers will discuss the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the recent Israeli attacks on Iran. 'The minister will present Indonesia's views on key global and Islamic world issues, including the Israel-Iran conflict, humanitarian concerns in Gaza, and the need for stronger economic cooperation among member states,' the ministry said in a statement. Indonesia, one of the founding members of the OIC since 1969, reaffirmed its commitment to peace and stability, particularly in supporting Palestinian independence.
Barnama
3 days ago
- Politics
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Indonesia Calls For Restraint, Offers Support For Global Peace Efforts
By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar JAKARTA, June 18 (Bernama) -- Indonesia's Foreign Minister Sugiono has called for restraint amid escalating global tensions and reaffirmed Jakarta's readiness to support international peace efforts. Speaking alongside Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at a joint press conference in Moscow on Tuesday, Sugiono stressed the importance of diplomacy in resolving disputes. bootstrap slideshow 'We agreed that any escalation must be stopped and that disputes should be brought to the negotiation table,' he said, in remarks released by Indonesia's Foreign Affairs Ministry. His comments followed Lavrov's remarks on tensions in the Middle East and came as part of broader talks on regional and global issues, including cooperation under BRICS and ASEAN frameworks. Sugiono said Indonesia was prepared to contribute to peacebuilding efforts and mediate where needed. 'I also offer Indonesia's assistance in bridging communication gaps and differences, and in helping to reduce tensions both regionally and globally, so that we can contribute to a peaceful environment in various parts of the world,' he added. The two ministers pledged to deepen cooperation across key sectors, including politics and security, trade and investment, and food and energy security. They also agreed to upgrade ties to a Strategic Partnership.
Barnama
3 days ago
- Politics
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Prabowo Confirms Four Disputed Islands Belong To Aceh
By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar JAKARTA, June 17 (Bernama) -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has confirmed that the four islands which have been the subject of a territorial dispute between two Indonesian provinces belong to Aceh, Minister of State Secretariat Prasetyo Hadi said on Tuesday. The islands – Pulau Panjang, Pulau Lipan, Pulau Mangkir Gadang, and Pulau Mangkir Ketek – recently caused an uproar among the administrators of the Aceh and North Sumatra provinces. bootstrap slideshow 'The president has ruled that, based on official government administrative documents, the four islands fall under Aceh's jurisdiction,' he said at a media conference at the Presidential Palace, which was broadcast live online. The decision regarding the jurisdiction of the islands was announced after a meeting chaired by Prabowo and was based on reports by the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of State Secretariat, and the Governor of the Special Autonomous Province of Aceh. Also in attendance at the meeting were Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian, North Sumatra Governor Bobby Nasution, and Aceh Governor Muzakir Manaf. 'With this decision, we hope to put an end to the fervour and speculations among the people,' said Prasetyo. He also denied allegations of any unilateral attempt by a province to claim ownership of the islands. Muzakir said the decision signifies a new chapter in the history of the two provinces.
