Indo general goes back on word again

[Little_prince]

Some 48 hours after his interview with Channel NewsAsia aired on Tuesday, the head of the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) has clarified an apology he made during the interview. General Moeldoko said that he was expressing his regret that the naming decision was final and would not be changed.

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SINGAPORE: Some 48 hours after his interview with Channel NewsAsia aired on Tuesday, the head of the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) has clarified an apology he made during the interview.

General Moeldoko said on Thursday that he had not apologised to the Singapore government for the naming of a warship after two Indonesian marines who bombed MacDonald House in Singapore in 1965.

Instead, he clarified that he was expressing his regret that the naming decision was final and would not be changed.

On Tuesday night, Channel NewsAsia aired an exclusive interview with General Moeldoko, during which he touched on the relations between Singapore and Indonesia, among other issues.

He was asked by Channel NewsAsia senior Southeast Asia correspondent Sujadi Siswo about the decision to name a warship Usman Harun after the two Indonesian marines, and the ties between the two countries.

"Once again I apologise. We have no ill intent whatsoever to stir emotions. Not at all. Second, relations between the two countries are on the mend. There've been communications among leaders. Singapore's Chief of Defence and I have spoken," General Moeldoko had said.

Following the airing of the interview, General Moeldoko posted a link to the Channel NewsAsia story on his own Facebook page. There was, however, a mixed reaction. He was questioned by some Indonesians as to why he had apologised.

These posts have since been removed from General Moeldoko's Facebook page.

On Wednesday, Singapore's Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen welcomed General Moeldoko's comments, and said the Singapore Armed Forces will resume bilateral cooperation with the TNI.

Earlier Thursday, General Moeldoko spoke to Indonesian media at the President's Office in Jakarta before a Cabinet session to clarify his views. He said that the apology had been for the fact that the decision to name the ship was final and would not be changed.

The head of TNI's public affairs had also written to Channel NewsAsia, citing the right of reply to clarify the comments by the TNI chief so that there would be "no misinterpretation and misperception."

Echoing General Moeldoko's comments to the Indonesian media, the public affairs head said that "the TNI Commander was expressing his regrets that the naming was final and would not change."

The letter was copied to the chiefs of staff of the Indonesian Army, Navy, Air Force, and the head of TNI Intelligence.

 

 

 

flip flop and flip again. What the heck happen to their integrity?

 

think the govt need to make a stand and send a message to the indodos. idiots.

Edited April 17, 2014 by Little_prince

[Jp66]

aiyo, this is expected

[New_Atlantis]

I dont see what he did wrong??

 

in summary;

CNA: mr indo big short can you share your views on the naming problem?

He said: oh! i'm sorry the naming of the VSL has twisted your pussies in SG ( then he smile )

 

end of interview.

[Porker]

This topic is still alive!

 

 

[Tigerwoods]

Lets go to war lah and whack this bugger.

Spore need more land and sand...

[Thaiyotakamli]

Make sure this general cant step Into singapore land, when he want to enter singapore make sure the immigration ask him to go naked and squad down!

[Sp4wn]

 

flip flop and flip again. What the heck happen to their integrity?

 

think the govt need to make a stand and send a message to the indodos. idiots.

 

i should give you 5 dislikes points for making wrong assumption lol! :P

 

in order to guess what happen to their integrity ... they actually need to have integrity in the first place! pls hor!

 

^^

[Fcw75]

 

flip flop and flip again. What the heck happen to their integrity?

 

think the govt need to make a stand and send a message to the indodos. idiots.

 

What integrity?

[D3badge]

dun play play, indo also pay their general well!!

see the watch he wear! Richard Mille Felipe Massa Chronograph

[Thaiyotakamli]

dun play play, indo also pay their general well!!

 

see the watch he wear! Richard Mille Felipe Massa Chronograph

 

Corrupted nia even the president only get paid less than 100k p.a where can afford Richard. Mille?

 

Based on last year salary of general only get paid $700 monthly lol

 

 

U see Prabowo, ex 3 star general has own private heli, mansion, lexus LX, and tons of money

Edited April 17, 2014 by Thaiyotakamli

[Mustank]

We are a price taker, a small boy, a chihuahua dancing among German sherperds, llst

[Celicar]

Singapore is Ke Balakang Pusing, then check-T-L-V-bang.

 

Indonesia different, is Ke Balakang Pusing, then "Check the LV, 'bang".

 

Keep a lookout for the next addition to the General's stash, will be LV product.

 

 

dun play play, indo also pay their general well!!

see the watch he wear! Richard Mille Felipe Massa Chronograph

 

 

[Ktglfc]

He have to flip the words to protect his position in Indo army and ppl. Looks like no choice though.

 

Anyway, whatever outcome, they still won't take down the name ships. So, we will still continue to ban these ship for exercise and into our waters.

[Goldbug]

CNA tak faham bahasa?

[Mockngbrd]

Indomie

[Little_prince]

Corrupted nia even the president only get paid less than 100k p.a where can afford Richard. Mille?

 

Based on last year salary of general only get paid $700 monthly lol

 

 

U see Prabowo, ex 3 star general has own private heli, mansion, lexus LX, and tons of money

really farking corrupt cuntry. as bad as china

[ChickenMob]

done some shipment over to their sides, always ended

but with missing items after reaching the customs over there.

 

country with management issues and high corruption rates. next round ask SAF name our warships "indo corrupt" then apologise to them that we cannot rename our warship name as we used permanent marker.

[Vega]

didn't know the indo like roti canai too.