Clear voice kids red white uniforms waving flag. They are lined in red soil along the way welcome the Minister of Defence Ryamizard Ryacudu visiting Temajuk Village, Sambas, West Kalimantan, in late January.
The song is sung this excited ironic. Why not? This year, has nearly 70 years of Indonesian independence. However, in reality, the affairs of state sovereignty in the form of a definite limit until now has not been completed.
About the border, particularly Malaysia-Indonesia on the island of Borneo, it is not that simple. Line length limit only 2,019 kilometers. Not to mention the difficulty of the terrain and mountain swamp and jungle. Admittedly, it is hard to keep our own soil.
The issue of the demarcation line was not as sordid as often heralded as stakes shifted. In fact, the reference marker coordinates unchanged. In fact, repair damaged poles committee must be done between the two countries.
Problems higher urgency in this case related to cross-border crime. It also highlighted Ryamizard in visits to several villages in West Kalimantan, namely Temajuk Village, Sambas district; Jagoi village, Bengkayang; Segumun village, Sanggau; and District Badau, Kapuas Hulu.
Defence Minister highlights the various cross-border crimes such as illegal logging, smuggling, terrorism and the entry of weapons, drugs and traffic. Kapuas Hulu District Secretary Muhammad Sukri told me about the existence of plywood mills (plywood) in the region of Malaysia, which is right adjacent to the National Park Betung Kerihun.
"That's what we thought so causes of illegal logging," he said.
In terms of defense, about the Indonesia-Malaysia border is still far from complete. After the crushing defeat of Indonesia in the case of Sipadan and Ligitan, sea border in Ambalat and Tanjung Datu still a latent problem.
Smuggling
While on the ground is also not without problems. In the post Kotis Entikong, for example, described the dispute about the five segments of two states, namely Sei Buan Mount Jagoi, Gunung Raya, Stone Aum, D 400, and Camar Bulan. There is a varied case of surveys that have not agreed on by both countries to field conditions that do not fit the London Convention 1928 is the reference.
Cross-border crime is predominantly captured during a total of 18 cases of human trafficking and 131 cases, 17 cases of illegal trade and 35 people, and one case of a firearm and drug cases. In Bengkayang, Regent Suryadman Gidot describes recent arrests bomb raw materials (ammonium nitrate) and drugs. He thinks this activity is long lasting because there is no official investigation in a number of traditional cross-border lines.
He said there are also problems related to the quarantine office at the border Jagoi Babang. The authority of the officer merely noted and can not test the goods or capture. In fact, there are indications of a lot of fish and vegetables formalin in from Malaysia.
Indonesia-Malaysia border has become a chronic problem and lead to poverty. The government has actually established the National Agency for Border Management across ministries and agencies. However, in reality, the border guards as kite broke unsupported system, even basic facilities.
"It's purchasing department of motor itself," said Warriors head of the guard post Segumun Taipur, outpost in District Sekayam, Kabupatan Sanggau.
Motorcycle offices of the military apparently can not be used because of the rough terrain makes the bike is easily damaged, while expensive spare parts. Finally, Taipur decided to buy a motorcycle that can be modified. He and his friends venture money side dishes to buy spare parts and gasoline.
"It's a million motorcycles. Later when moving offices, stay sold, at what price, "said Taipur.
Absurd taste, impose safeguards the sovereignty of the apparatus. In addition, this burden opportunities "moonlight" outside assignments. Although on the other hand, must be appreciated also explore how the military patrol paths mud so when heading stakes in the Bear River, the road along 4 kilometers to be traveled for 2 hours with a motorcycle. Alternatively, the border patrol in the village Klawik Post Lanjak, District Lanjak, Kapuas Hulu, which takes two weeks into the forest.
Need a comprehensive solution
Border areas rather than merely not developed by the government. Temajuk village, for example, until 2011 journey from the city District of Paloh determined tide sea-downs.
Now, although new made of sand and rock, traveling from Paloh to Temajuk have shaped the way along the 40 kilometers and can be reached by walking a day. Indonesian mobile operator also has a presence in Temajuk although limited to 40 users. "But now again broken," said Agus Yanto (36), villagers Temajuk, the end of January.
In Temajuk also available solar power. In effect, the 93 families of the total 574 families already electrified 1,000 Amperes. Earlier, 150 families have electricity at 100 Amperes. The obstacles, when the rainy season, electricity can be completely unavailable.
"Now it turns on only six in the evening until eight in the evening," said Parmin (48).
The flow of electricity is expected to be improved. Sambas Regent Juliarti Djumadi also stated, villagers expect internet. To Ryamizard, Juliarto say, defense and economic interests can collaborate.
For example, the construction of airports Twists, Paloh, could be used for military purposes and the public to send troops. Currently, the airport was grounded along 700 meters and there is land available for an extension of up to 2,500 meters.
Ryamizard said, the Ministry of Defence committed to strengthening the border. He stated, many cross-border crimes, such as illegal logging, drugs, and terrorism, which occurs through the border. In addition, compared to Malaysia which already had a walk along the border, Indonesia lags far.
Therefore, the Ministry of Defence to build roads along the border and connect-nyambungkan small roads in the villages along the border. Hopefully, this infrastructure project will create more open frontier. The addition of posts would also make it easier for military patrols.
"We call it the security belt," said Ryamizard.
The construction will be carried out by the military in collaboration with local communities. For 2015, the planned construction of a 100 kilometer road inspections and patrols. 3-4 meter wide road made of sand and stone as well as the distance of 20-30 meters stakes. In addition, it is planned to build 25 posts and renovate 22 military posts along the 64 kilometers of sand-stone that connect villages to the border post.
Director General of the Ministry of Defense Strategy Defense Yoedhi Swastanto say, to guard the border, the Ministry of Defence will also put a chip in the 100 border markers. In addition, tactical unmanned aircraft 60 units will be used to monitor the border. To the public will be held plantations, such as palm oil, rubber, coffee, chocolate, and pepper.
According Ryamizard, strengthening border project that will begin in West Kalimantan. Hopefully, the development of every year will make RI able to finish up the entire line of demarcation land border between Indonesia and Malaysia on Borneo along 2,000 kilometers. Something similar is built on the land border areas that are considered necessary.
Border is a complex problem that is not simply related to the physical demarcation line, but more on the expertise of countries making system and respect for the citizens, especially those who are at the leading end.
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