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Betawi group threatens to harass Malaysians
Multa Fidrus , The Jakarta Post , Jakarta | Sat, 09/12/2009 8:09 PM | Jakarta
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono’s call for an end to excessive reactions against Malaysian nationals has fallen on deaf ears as a Betawi (Jakarta native ethnic) group reportedly plans to harass citizens of the neighboring country.
Barisan Muda Betawi (BMB) activists said they would conduct an ID check targeting Malaysians in a show of protest against the government’s failure to take tough measures against Malaysia’s disrespect for Indonesia.
“We will soon conduct the raid if the government fails to take measures against Malaysia,” BMB chairman Aai Samudra said Saturday.
He said BMB was particularly angry with Malaysia’s claims made upon Indonesian cultural heritage, scorn for the Indonesian national anthem and abuses against Indonesian migrant workers.
He said the ID check would take place on South Tangerang city’s thoroughfare.
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Sang Kancil (not verified), Kuala Lumpur — Tue, 09/15/2009 - 7:18pm
I am an avid traveller to Indonesia. Now I feel that Malaysians should stop travel to Indonesia which is a dangerous country. This will definitely affect the tourism industry as Malaysians are the top travellers to Indonesia.Puniran (not verified), Malacca — Tue, 09/15/2009 - 1:31pm
Me too..No More Bandung for cheap fabric..Helloo Danook!Azlesham (not verified), KL — Mon, 09/14/2009 - 9:32pm
Well, I guess I ve to cancel my Jogja trip this Aidilfitry to visit my relatives there. sigh........David, Jakarta (not verified), Jakarta — Mon, 09/14/2009 - 7:23pm
Please don't describe the BMB as a 'Betawi group' as if they were some kind of cultural society. They are a preman gang just like many other 'groups' in Jakarta who, if they are not chasing after Malaysians, are usually fighting with each other for control of extortion activities around markets and bus terminals.Johari (not verified), K. Lumpur — Mon, 09/14/2009 - 3:31pm
Dear 'Samsons Betawi'!!! I am a Malaysian and a regular visitor to Jakarta and especially to Jakarta Tmur thatincludes Halim, Kebon Pala etc. I know first hand how pathetic and poor Betawi people are especially those in JAKTIM. So to my Barisan Muda Betawi (BMB) 'friends', this is my brotherly advice....instead of wasting your time 'sweeping' for Malaysians in Tangerang..I would suggest that all of you get a decent job and try to feed and clothes your family first ! I know life must be frustrating for most you living in your current deprived state of life. So a bit of 'sweeping' for Malaysians may give you some excitement in your miserable daly lives!? I also know that many of you will happily demonstrate for any cause for a pack 'nasi wuduk' that costs Rp 2,500 and a small cup of 'aqua' drinking water. Better stiil, make your way to Malaysia legally if possible and get a job here .....any job for that matter and get paid Rp 2 to Rp 3 million a month! This is definitely more productive than going 'sweeping' for Malaysians ...ONGUS (not verified), SABAH — Mon, 09/14/2009 - 11:14am
Indonesian will be on the losing side. If this matter get worse, and the Malaysian government take the action to send home all the 2 million Indonesian workers in Malaysia, Indonesia will be burdened with greater and complicated economic and political impact. I don't believe Malaysian will resort to that win-lose action. Malaysia will abide with this heavenly attitude-- do good to those who hate you, love your enemies...Zaiton (not verified), kuala lumpur — Mon, 09/14/2009 - 11:06am
Dato kendal what nuclear power??? Indonesian govt cant even feed its own people that they had to 'run away' by the millions to Malaysia (lubuk rezeki) where opportunities are in abundance! Get your priorities right first mister!Tang (not verified), Bali — Sun, 09/13/2009 - 8:26pm
can't we just exist happily together as neighbours??Wakybc — Sun, 09/13/2009 - 11:55am
Here we go again.. some people just don't read or simply ignore the plain truth on issues. Many more Malaysians are cancelling and avoiding Indonesia as their travel destinations. The burden is with Indonesians & their government to assure foreigners that it is a safe place to visit.Helmi Halim (not verified), Kuala Lumpur — Sun, 09/13/2009 - 11:15am
It seems that in Indonesia, in the name of democracy and nationalisme any group of people can totally ignore the authorities (even a democratically elected President, of all people) and take matters into their own hands. Viva Indonesia, the land of anarchy in the name of democracy.