Indonesia Rejects Ambalat Block Joint Management Proposal
Published on 8.8.25
Amelia Anggraini, a member of Indonesia's Commission I, emphasized that any joint management of the Ambalat Block with Malaysia must not compromise Indonesia's sovereignty. She stressed that international cooperation should uphold Indonesia's legal status and principles of mutual benefit. The Indonesian government will handle details of cooperation, while maintaining oversight through Commission I. Amelia expressed concern over Malaysia's use of the term "Sulawesi Sea" to refer to the Ambalat region, warning it could carry political implications. Malaysian Foreign Minister Dato' Seri Mohamad Hasan cited a 2002 International Court of Justice ruling to bolster his country's maritime position in the area. President Prabowo Subianto expressed hope for a peaceful resolution through mutual goodwill between Indonesia and Malaysia.