Singapore warship visits Sibolga

Singapore warship visits Sibolga

SIBOLGA, North Sumatra: A Singapore warship, the Singapore
RSS, has ended a four-day visit to Sibolga, which was to enhance
bilateral cooperation between the naval forces of Indonesia and
Singapore.

During the visit, which began last Wednesday, the crew of the
warship worked with their counterparts to formulate a program of
cooperation on marine security, the Antara news agency reported
yesterday.

The Indonesian waters along the Malacca Straits and off the
western coast of Sumatra are prone to smuggling, piracy and
environmental pollution.

The ship's commander, Maj. Soh Goat Huat, said that, besides
making a program on marine security, his crew also participated
in social activities in this seaport city.

Chief of the local board for marine security Lt. Col. (Navy)
Ahmad Tarig said the two countries would continue to forge
cooperation to patrol their sea borders. (rms)