PULAU YANG TERLEPAS DARI INDONESIA DAN TERANCAM DIAMBIL NEGARA LAIN

Summary

This video discusses Indonesia's territorial disputes, including the ongoing conflict over the Ambalat block, a rich oil and mineral region in the Sulawesi Sea, claimed by both Indonesia and Malaysia. It also covers the loss of Timor Leste, which became an independent nation in 2002, and Malaysia’s claims over uninhabited islands like Sipadan and Ligitan. The video highlights other territorial tensions, such as the Chinese claim over the Natuna Islands, and stresses the importance of protecting Indonesia's borders. It emphasizes the need for a strong stance to maintain national sovereignty amidst these ongoing challenges.

Takeaways

• 😀 Indonesia is a vast archipelago rich in natural resources and beautiful landscapes, with thousands of islands, some of which are still untouched.
• 😀 Several disputed territories in Indonesia are being claimed by other countries, including regions rich in oil and natural resources.
• 😀 The Ambalat Block, located in the Sulawesi Sea and Makassar Strait, has been a subject of long-standing dispute between Indonesia and Malaysia over ownership, with Indonesia currently retaining control.
• 😀 East Timor, previously part of Indonesia as East Timor, gained independence in 2002 after a referendum in 1999 where 78.5% voted to separate from Indonesia.
• 😀 East Timor uses the US dollar as its currency and follows a legal system based on the Constitution of Portugal.
• 😀 The dispute over Ligitan Island and Sipadan Island between Indonesia and Malaysia was settled by the International Court of Justice in 2002, with Malaysia being awarded control of both islands.
• 😀 In 2014, Malaysia claimed the waters of Tanjung Datuk in West Kalimantan, Indonesia, which led to direct action by the Indonesian Navy to prevent further encroachment.
• 😀 In 2006, the United Nations ruled that the Natuna Islands, located in the Riau Archipelago, belong to Indonesia after China included them in a new map as part of its territory.
• 😀 China had tried to claim the Natuna Islands as part of its territory since 2009, but its requests were rejected by the United Nations due to a lack of legal justification.
• 😀 Some smaller islands in the NTT (East Nusa Tenggara) region are at risk of being claimed by other countries, despite Indonesia's efforts to maintain sovereignty with military presence on key islands.

Q & A

What is the significance of Indonesia's geographical location in terms of its territorial disputes?

Indonesia's geographical location as an archipelagic nation, with thousands of islands, has made it vulnerable to territorial disputes. Some regions have not been fully developed, leading to conflicts over territorial claims from neighboring countries.

What is the Ambalat Block, and why is it significant in Indonesia's territorial disputes?

The Ambalat Block is an area located in the Sulawesi Sea and the Makassar Strait, rich in oil and other natural resources. The dispute over this area arose due to conflicting claims between Indonesia and Malaysia, with Malaysia asserting it as part of its territory since the 1960s.

How did the conflict over Timor Leste arise, and when did Timor Leste officially gain independence?

The conflict over Timor Leste arose from its history as part of Indonesia and a long period of unrest. Timor Leste officially became an independent nation on May 20, 2002, after a referendum in 1999 in which 78.5% of the population voted for independence.

What role did the United Nations play in Timor Leste's independence?

The United Nations played a critical role in organizing the referendum for Timor Leste's independence in 1999, and after the vote, it supported the transition to an independent nation, which officially occurred in 2002.

Why is the dispute over the islands of Sipadan and Ligitan important, and how was it resolved?

The dispute over Sipadan and Ligitan islands between Indonesia and Malaysia was important due to their strategic location and natural resources. In 2002, the International Court of Justice ruled in favor of Malaysia based on evidence of administrative activities, including the operation of a lighthouse and conservation efforts.

How did Malaysia's claim to the Tanjung Datuk area in 2014 escalate the tension between Indonesia and Malaysia?

In 2014, Malaysia claimed the Tanjung Datuk area in Indonesia's Sambas district, which heightened tensions. The claim was met with resistance from Indonesia, but the Indonesian Navy successfully prevented any further escalation.

What was China's claim over the Natuna Islands, and how did Indonesia respond?

China included the Natuna Islands in its territorial claims, marking the islands as part of China's waters in its latest maps and even placing them on its citizens' passports. Indonesia strongly protested, and in 2006, the United Nations recognized the Natuna Islands as part of Indonesia's territory.

How did the international community react to China's claims over the Natuna Islands?

The international community, particularly through the United Nations, supported Indonesia's claim over the Natuna Islands. In 2006, a UN arbitration decision reaffirmed that the Natuna Islands were part of Indonesia's sovereign territory.

What are some of the challenges Indonesia faces in protecting its far-flung islands from foreign claims?

Indonesia faces challenges in protecting its distant islands due to their remote locations, the lack of sufficient infrastructure and military presence, and the increasing international interest in the resources around these islands.

What is the importance of maintaining sovereignty over Indonesia's remote islands?

Maintaining sovereignty over Indonesia's remote islands is crucial for national security, economic resources, and upholding the country's territorial integrity. These areas are strategically important and rich in natural resources, and their loss would weaken Indonesia's global position.