The Jakarta Post, Jakarta | Sun, 05/02/2010 11:00 AM
The government said Sunday it planned to establish a radar system to monitor Ambalat waters in East Kalimantan and Tahuna waters in North Sulawesi, near the borders with Malaysia and the Philippines.
"When we complete the installation of the radar system in the two bodies of water, we will be able to monitor all ship movements in our waters," Defense Minister Purnomo said as quoted by kompas.com.
He said the radar would help prevent weapon smuggling, terrorism, illegal fishing and waste disposal activities.
Purnomo was on a working visit to Miangas and Marore Islands, North Sulawesi when he issued the statement.
