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Indonesian minister urges ship owners to improve security

Foreign Affairs Minister Retno LP Marsudi has urged Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCom) and the association of ...

Two Indonesians held in Sulu: Foreign minister

Two Indonesians who were kidnapped in Sabah waters, Malaysia, are believed to be held in Sulu region in the ...

Indonesia concerned over repeated abduction of Indonesians in Malaysian waters

Indonesia is very concerned over repeated cases of abduction of its citizens in the Malaysian waters, foreign minister ...

Minister urges people to use safe shipping lines

The Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu urged people to use safe shipping lines to avoid areas prone to piracy in the ...

Indonesia, Philippines intensify coordination to secure hostages` release

Indonesias Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu has intensified coordination with his Philippines counterpart Delfin ...

Another three Indonesian hostages released by Abu Sayyaf

Again, another three Indonesian hostages were released by Abu Sayyaf terrorist group late on Saturday evening. ...

Freed Indonesian hostages thank government

Three Indonesian hostages being held by the Abu Sayyaf militant group in the Philippines thanked the Indonesian ...

Indonesian hostages return to their families

Four Indonesian citizens who were held hostage by the Abu Sayyaf group in the Philippines and were repatriated on ...

Indonesia sovereign state, won`t submit to pirates` will: Minister

As a sovereign state, Indonesia will not submit to the whims of pirates such as the Filipino separatist group, Abu ...

Three Indonesian hostages in Philippines freed: Defense minister

Three Indonesian hostages held by the Abu Sayyaf militant group in the Philippines were released early Sunday, ...

Duterte says he wants U.S. special forces out of southern Philippines

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday called for the withdrawal of U.S. military from a restive southern ...

Indonesia calls for coordination among ASEAN countries to secure sea routes

President Joko Widodo has underlined the importance of cooperation among ASEAN member countries in securing water ...

Cyber security new challenge for ASEAN: Minister

Coordinating Minister for Politics, Legal and Security affairs Wiranto at the 14th ASEAN Political and Security ...

Police correctly handled Pondok Indah hostage taking: Hendardi

Setara Institute Chief Hendardi said the police have taken the right steps in handling the case of robbery and ...

Indonesian FM, house discuss protection of Indonesian citizens

Foreign Affairs Minister Retno LP Marsudi attended a working meeting with Commission I of the House of Representatives ...