Agus Dwikarna yet to be released

Agus Dwikarna yet to be released

JAKARTA: Agus Dwikarna, an Indonesian national detained by
Philippine authorities for allegedly carrying components to make
explosives, has yet to be released, Foreign Affairs Minister
Hassan Wirayuda said on Monday.

Dwikarna is still undergoing investigation by the Philippines
police and the date for his release has yet to be confirmed,
Hassan said.

Unlike the cases of Jamal Balfas and Tamsil Linrung, who were
arrested at Ninoy Aquino airport on the same charges, President
Megawati Soekarnoputri did not intervene in Agus' questioning.

"We have asked the Indonesian Ambassador to the Philippines
Soeratmin to discuss the matter further with Philippines
intelligence ... nevertheless, we will respect the decision taken
by the Philippines government," Hassan said. --JP