MALAYSIA SYOK, PASUKAN TNI KUASAI PULAU AMBALAT! Sengketa Terbaru Indonesia Malaysia Memanas

Summary

The video explores the ongoing maritime territorial disputes between Malaysia and neighboring countries, particularly Indonesia. It highlights key issues such as the Ambalat Block, the Sebatik Island division, and other disputed areas like Sipadan and Ligitan. Tensions often escalate due to conflicting claims, such as Malaysia's over Ambalat despite international rulings favoring Indonesia. The video also touches on the broader geopolitical challenges in the South China Sea, with Malaysia maintaining a strong stance against China’s claims. While diplomacy continues, unresolved issues persist, affecting regional stability and international relations.

Takeaways

• 😀 Malaysia's patrol vessels recently entered Indonesian waters without permission and attempted to drive away local fishermen. Indonesian defense minister, Prabowo Subianto, has ordered firm action against these incursions.
• 😀 The dispute over maritime boundaries between Malaysia and Indonesia is long-standing, with the Ambalat Block, rich in oil and gas, being a key point of contention.
• 😀 Malaysia unilaterally included Ambalat in its map in 1979, which led to protests from Indonesia, escalating tensions over the area.
• 😀 In 2005, Malaysia granted oil exploration rights to Shell in areas overlapping with Indonesia and the Philippines, intensifying the dispute.
• 😀 Despite Malaysia's claims, Indonesia asserts that Ambalat belongs to its jurisdiction based on a 1969 continental shelf boundary agreement, strengthened by international maritime law.
• 😀 The Sebatik Island dispute, which is divided between Indonesia and Malaysia, involves disagreements over the exact border line. The two countries are negotiating a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to resolve the matter.
• 😀 Indonesia and Malaysia's disagreement over Sipadan and Ligitan Islands was resolved by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in 2002, with both islands awarded to Malaysia.
• 😀 Malaysia and Thailand have a border dispute involving Bukit Jelly and maritime areas in the Gulf of Thailand, with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed in 1979 to avoid conflict over energy-rich regions.
• 😀 The South China Sea remains a volatile area of dispute, with Malaysia and China having overlapping maritime claims. China bases its claim on historical exploration, while Malaysia relies on the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
• 😀 The dispute over Pedra Branca (Batu Putih) between Malaysia and Singapore was settled by the ICJ in 2008, with the island awarded to Singapore, but the surrounding rocks were given to Malaysia.

Q & A

What is the main issue discussed in the transcript?

The main issue discussed in the transcript is the territorial dispute between Malaysia and Indonesia, particularly over the Ambalat Block, which is a maritime area rich in oil and gas resources.

What recent incident escalated tensions between Malaysia and Indonesia regarding maritime borders?

A recent incident where a Malaysian patrol ship entered Indonesian waters without permission and attempted to chase away local fishermen escalated tensions between the two countries.

How did Indonesia's Defense Minister, Prabowo Subianto, respond to the situation?

Prabowo Subianto ordered firm action against Malaysian ships acting aggressively in Indonesian waters and suggested that sinking the ships could be an option to protect Indonesia's sovereignty.

What historical events have contributed to the ongoing territorial disputes between Malaysia and Indonesia?

The disputes date back to the 1969 Continental Shelf Agreement, where Indonesia and Malaysia agreed on maritime boundaries. However, Malaysia later claimed Ambalat as part of its territory, leading to conflicts, especially after Malaysia granted oil exploration rights to Shell in 2005 in areas overlapping with Indonesia's claims.

What legal basis does Indonesia have for claiming the Ambalat Block?

Indonesia's claim to the Ambalat Block is based on the 1969 Continental Shelf Agreement and the UN's 1982 Law of the Sea Convention, which establishes that the area is within Indonesia's maritime jurisdiction.

What is the situation with Pulau Sebatik, and how does it affect Indonesia and Malaysia?

Pulau Sebatik is divided between Indonesia and Malaysia, with disputes over the boundary line. Indonesia has proposed setting the border at a specific latitude, while Malaysia insists on maintaining the existing border, which shifts some of the island's land to Malaysia. Negotiations have been ongoing, with a memorandum of understanding (MOU) expected to finalize the border arrangement.

How did the dispute over Sipadan and Ligitan islands between Indonesia and Malaysia get resolved?

The dispute over Sipadan and Ligitan islands was brought to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in 2002. The ICJ ruled that the islands belonged to Malaysia, based on the principle of effective control, which showed that Malaysia had developed infrastructure on the islands while Indonesia did not.

What is the significance of the territorial dispute between Malaysia and Thailand, especially regarding Bukit Jelly?

The dispute between Malaysia and Thailand over Bukit Jelly and other maritime areas is significant due to the potential for oil and gas reserves in the region. The two countries signed an MOU in 1979 to jointly manage and develop resources in the disputed area, avoiding open conflict over the resources.

What is the role of the South China Sea in the ongoing disputes involving Malaysia?

The South China Sea is a critical area in the territorial disputes, particularly with China. Malaysia claims parts of the sea based on the UN Law of the Sea (1982), while China asserts historical rights over the area. The strategic importance of the sea, due to its resources and trade routes, makes it a hotly contested region.

How did the dispute over Batu Puteh (Pedra Branca) between Malaysia and Singapore come to an end?

The dispute over Batu Puteh was brought to the ICJ in 2003, and in 2008, the court ruled that the island belonged to Singapore. Malaysia was granted sovereignty over a nearby rock formation, Batuan Tengah. The case highlighted the strategic importance of the island, located in the Strait of Singapore, a vital shipping route.