Sungai Raya, W
Kalimantan (Antara Bali) - The Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) will soon
build a type C air base of at Temajuk in Sambas district, West
Kalimantan province, to strengthen security in the area bordering
Malaysia.
"Today we will scrutinize the preparations for the construction of an
air base in the area. We will build an air base there to prevent
illegal acts including alleged annexation of our state borders,"
Assistant for Operations to the Air Force Chief of Staff Rear Marshal
Sudipo Handoyo said when paying a working visit to the Supadio Air Base
in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, on Monday.
During the visit, Sudipo was accompanied by Chief of the Air Force
Operation Command Rear Marshal M Syaugi and Commander of the Air Force
Special Troop Corps Rear Marshal M Harpin Ondeh.
From the Supadio Air Base, Sudipo and entourage went straight to Temajuk to check the location for the air base of type C.
"We have come to Sambas to check the truth of the alleged
construction of a lighthouse in the border area. By doing so, they
(Malaysia) know that we will not remain silent to defend the sovereignty
of our state," he said. (WDY)
Indonesian Air Force to Build Air Base in West Kalimantan
Selasa, 10 Juni 2014 7:58 WIB