tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post4616168556203232912..comments2024-03-28T21:39:05.175+08:00Comments on Senang Diri: Indonesian military (TNI) may up the ante on Batam to underscore abang-adik dynamicDavid Boeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11401913253357584603noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-85247699098237052142016-06-09T12:37:40.297+08:002016-06-09T12:37:40.297+08:00Its a hard fact in defence if a national interest ...Its a hard fact in defence if a national interest is at stake in exchange for the diplomacy. Some militarymen will never accept this proposition even though they knew and was thought that military business is subservient to the politic.<br /><br />Singapore has the control over the airspace of south of South China Sea since it heritage the role of RAF Malaya Command since 1930s. In 1970s, it was agreed at the RAN Meeting that this role is to be continued by Singapore ATC Authority. But the decision was made based on agreed provisions of lnternational Convention if Civil Aviation or better known as Chicago Convention which all parties, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore are the members.<br /><br />Nevertheless, the main principle is still applied. More than 1/3 of Singapore FIR airspace are territorial airspace of lndonesia. This is because lndonesia adopted achipelagic system in demarcated their national boundary. It was officially recognised by Malaysia in 1986 agreement. That means, a line of 12 nautical miles away from each island within lndonesia archipelagos that connected all of the islands are lndonesian teritorial boundary. To put in a simple analogy, a line that connected Batam lsland to the most outer islets of Anambas then to the most outer islets of Natuna and then connect to Tanjung Datu, which border with Sarawak, is the border of Indonesian territory. The airspace from that line to downsouth, is lndonesia territorial airspace.<br /><br />When come to that, the first Article of Chicago Convention stated that a state has all its jurisdiction within its territorial airspace. Its means what TNI-AU fighter boys did within Batam airspace, Singapore cannot says anything. <br /><br />But how about the traffic in Changi that affected by those act? To address this issue, Annex 11 to the Chicago Convention stated that a country can delegate the amnistration of its airspace to another country or organisation. But in doing so, it does not derogate the sovereignty of that country. So in the case of the conduct of TNI-AU fighter boys in Batam, if Indonesia throw the sovereignty card, then the CAAS will get hell in their work.<br /><br />So how to live peacefully? Singapore also conduct a lot of military exercises. The most prominent one may be the twice a year FPDA military exercise which involve closure of Changi Airport at certain time. For this purpose, planning started normally a year before which not only involve the militaries from the 5 nations but also CAAS and DCA Malaysia.<br /><br />My assumption is that, Singapore will be on losing side when come to airspace argument if Indonesia playing hardball. But Indonesia does not have the sole voice in those airspace because 1986 agreement 'import' Malaysia into the picture because of Malaysian traditional transit right between Peninsular Malaysia to East Malaysia.<br /><br />The fact is, this issue is more than 'the talk cock and strategy' of KEMENTAH boys alone....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420536399669565042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-39725886457966885072016-04-04T09:45:17.635+08:002016-04-04T09:45:17.635+08:00Everyone IS cooperating... Its your own delusion i...Everyone IS cooperating... Its your own delusion if u think Singapore is "taking advantage" of your country. <br /><br />As for the FIR, ask ICAO. Donaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09651513094520765586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-13128023203992896962016-04-03T08:12:46.590+08:002016-04-03T08:12:46.590+08:00Hahahaha ... As I said before .. the geopolitic in...Hahahaha ... As I said before .. the geopolitic in this region has changed significantly in the last 10 years and .. no body can't stop this ... Please also don't acting like UK did 100 years ago .. Singapore now is not same with UK 100 years ago ...<br /><br />Don't also thinking that all "Singa" (lion) in this world are yours because of your country name is Singapore .. <br /><br />I know that it is hard and difficult to accept this new reality ... However ... like or dislike .. you have to accept this fact.. It will be be better if you can cooperate with your jiran (Malaysia and Indonesia) to secure and develop this region for all ... not only Singapore ... please also change your existing minds that your jiran are your "enemies" and will steal your wealth ..<br /><br />My suggestion ... as an island in this archipelago ... don't think that you can control and own all archip[elago as you dit it for a long time ...<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07641060785014024889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-14439650608518808362016-04-02T19:22:40.313+08:002016-04-02T19:22:40.313+08:00True.Recently in the news indonesia say big countr...True.Recently in the news indonesia say big countries should not bully snaller ones.I find it ironic i hope they too will keep ot to their word when singapore is smallerBenjaminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17051711637388268043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-20905726247485547572016-04-02T17:26:38.369+08:002016-04-02T17:26:38.369+08:00Now with the upcoming upgraded seletar airport ter...Now with the upcoming upgraded seletar airport terminal1 and the new terminal 4 and mega terminal 5 as well as a third runway chances are the airspace will be busier and congested. They need to do more if they want to take over fir unfortunately but thats competition so they cant blame us for expandingBenjaminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17051711637388268043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-43058784507780618322016-04-02T16:36:25.817+08:002016-04-02T16:36:25.817+08:00Typical Indonesian arrogance - "u better do t...Typical Indonesian arrogance - "u better do this 'or else'..." your relationship with "big brother" will be affected. <br /><br />The FIR is not Singapore's to "hand over". It is an International agreement! <br /><br />You want cooperation, get your own shit together and lets all have a good discussion in ICAO. <br /><br />Don't be acting like a spoilt bully. Donaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09651513094520765586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-24122875079616154452016-03-31T13:10:57.695+08:002016-03-31T13:10:57.695+08:00I can't understand your concern ... please not...I can't understand your concern ... please note that the current situation in this region has changed significantly compare to 100 years ago ..<br /><br />It would be better if Singapore can hand over its FIR from Changi to Indonesia as soon as possible ... Singapore will not loss everything, but your good relationship with your big neighbor will "deteriorate" if you still do not cooperate with them ...<br /><br />Everthing has changed ... you can maintain your status quo whatever you want it ... Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07641060785014024889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348464617577736454.post-22228404018799723622016-03-29T01:15:31.008+08:002016-03-29T01:15:31.008+08:00Methinks our cousins have other priorities to mind...Methinks our cousins have other priorities to mind now, specifically creating a proper base infrastructure in the Natuna Islands. If someone wanted to play hardass it'll only take a couple of marine brigades a day or so to "rescue our illegally detained comrade fishermen" n control one of Indonesia's greatest natural gas resources.. which is piped to SG.<br /><br />Also, Singapore's yearly defense budget is a couple billion larger than Indonesia's, without the territorial extent to defend.shawncentrichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07650545064253732232noreply@blogger.com