{
  "id": 3713879,
  "title": "Sarawak minister: Dialogue key to resolving issues with Indonesia (VIDEO)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/sarawak-minister-dialogue-key-to-resolving-issues-with-indonesia-video-3713879",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T09:18:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/08/27/sarawak-minister-dialogue-key-to-resolving-issues-with-indonesia/232919"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUCHING, Aug 27 — Sarawak's Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, emphasized that dialogue and engagement are crucial in resolving issues with Indonesia, rather than allowing conflicts to arise. He referenced the Malaysia-Indonesia Peace Agreement of 1966, which ended the Indonesian Confrontation through dialogue, diplomacy, and mutual willingness to find common ground. Abdul Karim highlighted that the lessons from 1966 remain relevant today, particularly in managing ongoing issues such as the recurring haze situation between Sarawak and Indonesian regions. He stated that Sarawak has been actively engaging with the Indonesian government to address the fires in West Kalimantan that contribute to the haze affecting Sarawak. Abdul Karim stressed that peaceful conflict resolution is vital, given the strong historical, cultural, and personal ties between the people of both nations. He praised Malaysia and Indonesia's transformation from confrontation to cooperation over the past six decades, noting their joint progress in trade, tourism, education, culture, security, and people-to-people relations. He also pointed out Sarawak's practical cooperation with Kalimantan, such as electricity exports and humanitarian assistance. Abdul Karim emphasized that the Aug 11, 1966 peace agreement was a turning point towards a brighter future and paid tribute to the servicemen who served in Borneo during the Confrontation. He expressed gratitude for the presence of veterans at the memorial, symbolizing the progress in Malaysia-Indonesia relations. Abdul Karim urged younger generations to carry forward the spirit of reconciliation and peaceful conflict resolution, envisioning a future where borders become bridges, leading to mutual prosperity and friendship.",
  "summary": "KUCHING, Aug 27 — Sarawak will continue to resolve issues with neighbouring Indonesia through dialogue and engagem...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}