By BELDEN NAMAH
Deputy Prime Minister
Firstly, it must be noted that all necessary procedures were followed
in sorting the International Airspace clearance by our pilots prior to
the flight.
All approvals were given to fly over Indonesian Airspace.
Indonesian Authorities through that clearance knew very well who
was on board the PNG VIP Falcon Jet.
On board the Falcon Jet were the
Deputy Prime Minister, Honourable Belden Norman Namah, Minister for
National Planning and Monitoring, Honourable Sam Basil, Minister for
Police, Honourable John Boito and Oil Palm investors from Malaysia and
the air crew.
The incident happened on the 29th of November
2011.
On that morning we had just departed Subang Airport in Malaysia
destined for Port Moresby enroute Singapore and Indonesian airspace
after getting all the necessary clearance by Malaysian Customs.
As we
were flying over Makassar in Indonesia we were intercepted by two
Indonesian fighter jets.
When our pilots enquired with the Indonesian
Authorities of the incident they could not give any specific reasons for
the intercept.
This to me as a former military officer with
Papua New Guinea Defence Force is an act of intimidation and aggression
by Indonesian military.
Especially, on a civillian VIP aircraft of the
Independent State of Papua New Guinea.
We are a helpless country.
We do
not have the military might that Indonesia has and we also do not
posses the miltary hardware or ammourments that they have.
The Question
Remains; WHAT WAS THE REASON FOR SUCH AN ACT????????????????
From what I read from the daily newspapers; they (Indonesian
Authorities) acted on a tip off saying that the VIP Falcon Jet was
carrying US$250million.
This was allegedly revealed by Indonesian
Intelligence Organisation.
1. The actions by Indonesian
military MUST BE CONDEMNED IN THE STRONGEST POSSIBLE TERMS. Imagine if
the Falcon Jet belonged to Australia, New Zealand, America or China for
that matter and it was carrying their Deputy Prime Ministers or the Vice
Presidents. What would be their reaction? I leave that for you to
conclude.
2. The allegation of the US$250million is DENIED
CATAGORICALLY. Imagine carrying such a large amount of money on the
small Falcon Jet. You would probably need 20 Falcon Jets to transport
that kind of cash. The realty is; You would need 2x40 foot containers to
pack the money. ' IT IS A TOTAL JOKE.'
Finally, it is in this
kind of test that the nations must stand united forgetting their
differences and upholding their pledge to their motherland. Papua New
Guineans MUST now learn to be NATIONALISTIC AND PATRIOTIC. WE MUST
PROTECT OUR SOVEREINGNITY.
GOD BLESS PNG.
I hope PNG people realize ulterior motives of this kind of "explanation" "indonesian evil" etc etc...
ReplyDeletewarm greeting from indonesia :D
PNG should realize that Indonesia air force just conduct proper procedures to intercept any intruders that might be harmful for Indonesian security that it may too late to prevent...dont emotional friend.
ReplyDeleteThanks my friend :D
ReplyDeleteI also have no respect for politician like him, who blaming someone/something to gain popularity
i have a question, does the majority of PNG people really believe this story?
*btw it seems that he "exactly" knows the size of 250$ million dollars In cash
The flight clearance is clear for 13-17 Dec 2011 not the accident day 29 Nov 2011, You Belden is too hurry to make a statement..your quality and intelectual capacity as a deputy prime minister will be questioned (i am also sorry to say that) and next please be carefull cause you are watching by world people.
ReplyDeletethis statement coming from people who try sack chief justice without proper procedure
ReplyDeleteObviously certain comments (above) were made by Indonesian nationals. Ma-af Indonesia. Sorry Indonesia. Belden Namah bodoh sekali. Banyak orang PNG marah sekali dengan dia. Dia berkata/kasih tahu ke orang PNG USD250 juta bisa cocok didalam dua 2x40 foot containers dan tidak bisa cocok didalam Falcom pesawat.Bodoh sekali!
ReplyDeleteIts alright :D
ReplyDeletemany of our people didnt really care about that "incident" :D
some of them, already know about political situation in PNG
i hope your country can leaded by competent leader and goverment and bring prosperity to your people
*really its hard to understand a nation with only 7 million people and abudant natural resources to be one of the most poorest nation in asia #sorry on offense :D
kamu bisa bahasa? wow ?
You're correct Angga. 7 million people with abundant natural resources yet so poor. You cannot work out the logic.
ReplyDeleteWhy look for money when you have it all at your finertips?
???
because most people has no brain>>>>
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