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PKn Diskusi P.10 (Agro66)

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Main ideas & concepts presented

1) Overview: Problems of Indonesia’s Unitary State (NKRI)

The presenters frame the discussion around the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI) and what needs to be protected and maintained. The discussion structure includes:

  • Core concepts of NKRI
  • Common problems/threats to NKRI, especially in maritime and border areas
  • Proposed solutions, particularly for illegal fishing and border issues
  • Final efforts to maintain NKRI integrity through national principles and constitutional defense

2) Concept of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI)

Key components are explained as elements that unify Indonesia (“unity of full land, water, and air” from Sabang to Merauke), including:

  • Unity of territories: the entire Indonesian land, sea, and air space
  • Integrity of cultural treasures:
    • customs
    • creative works
    • ideas/thought products of Indonesians and tribes across NKRI regions
  • Integrity of natural resources (SDA):
    • all natural wealth, such as mines, flora, and fauna
  • Integrity of population / human resources:
    • linked to people’s safety and welfare levels (human resource quality and wellbeing)

3) Concept of NKRI as an “archipelagic state” (one country, one people)

NKRI is described as a unitary archipelagic state consisting of thousands of islands from Sabang to Merauke. The emphasis is on NKRI as a unity:

  • one country
  • one people (many ethnicities/tribes/religious and cultural groups)
  • one region (thousands of islands with different characteristics)
  • not like a federation/union state

Shared national systems mentioned include:

  • one government
  • one national legal order
  • one language
  • one nation (Indonesia)

4) Problems threatening NKRI (especially maritime and border issues)

The third presenter lists major problems:

A. Illegal fishing

Illegal fishing in Indonesian waters harms:

  • economic sectors
  • environmental/marine ecosystems

Methods described include:

  • the use of explosives
  • trawl/trawling nets that damage ecosystems

The discussion also mentions foreign perpetrators using the Indonesian flag. It highlights that foreign fishing behavior near Indonesia’s zones (including references to areas like “within four miles”) can damage fishing gear and livelihoods.

B. Border-area development and governance problems

Border issues are connected to:

  • government policies that do not sufficiently support underdeveloped/isolated areas
  • lack of national policy and strategy for regional development
  • border areas being perceived as “backyards”
  • development gaps with neighboring countries
  • minimal facilities/infrastructure
  • high poverty and many underprivileged families
  • low accessibility causing isolation
  • low quality of community/human resources
  • increased role of traditional buying/traders that can worsen exploitation or dependency (as described)

C. EEZ and unclear maritime boundaries (Indonesia–Malaysia)

The discussion states that there are unclear delimitations of waters between Indonesia and Malaysia. This can lead to conflicts now and in the future, including uncertainty over territorial sea boundaries in border seas such as:

  • Malacca Strait
  • Karimata Strait
  • Makassar Strait

There is also mention of unclear ownership risks of outer islands near Malaysia, including:

  • Sebatik
  • Gosong Island

Solutions / methodologies proposed (detailed bullet list)

Solution set 1: Facing illegal fishing

Actions by the state include:

  • “Sanctions by sinking” ships

    • intended to:
      • eradicate illegal fishing activity
      • create a deterrent effect
      • prevent violations that harm or threaten state sovereignty

  • Policy debate (pros and cons)

    • Positive impact:
      • stops fishing theft
      • protects aquatic habitat from dangers caused by foreign fishermen’s bombs
    • Negative impact:
      • pollution from explosion and burning of ships
      • harms air quality around the sea

  • Legal basis mentioned

    • Law No. 45 of 2009 amending Law No. 31 of 2004 on fisheries
    • cited provisions:
      • Article 69 paragraph 1: surveillance vessels supervise and enforce fisheries law within Indonesia’s fisheries management area
      • Article 29 paragraph 4: investigators/fisheries supervisors can take special actions (including burning and/or sinking foreign-flagged fishing vessels) based on sufficient initial evidence

  • Strengthening security actors in border areas (institutionally)

    • form security institutions in border regions to:
      • avoid “economic leak”/leakage
      • minimize illegal fishing cases
      • support full sovereignty over fish resources for Indonesians (not shared assets benefiting other countries)

Solution set 2: Addressing border island/maritime seriousness (international relations & border diplomacy)

Actions to improve protection of archipelagic territory, especially border areas:

  • Conduct foreign political relations with neighboring countries (including Malaysia)

    • to improve security defense guarantees for border islands

  • Draft international agreements

    • related to protection of natural resources and human resources in border regions

  • Use border diplomacy

    • to accelerate resolution of Indonesia’s border problems (land, sea, air)

  • Conduct negotiations to determine territorial boundaries

  • Alternative resolution for maritime boundary disputes (Indonesia–Malaysia highlighted)

    • First approach: refer to UNCLOS 1982
      • by bilateral mutual agreement using:
        • temporary line, or
        • equidistant line
      • applying the equidistance/equity principle
      • considering relevant factors and potential modification via diplomacy
    • Second approach: use ASEAN mechanisms
    • Third approach: use international court mechanisms
      • with mention of prioritizing an “inescapable/inevitable principle” and relevant circumstances (wording unclear in subtitles)

Solution set 3: Efforts to maintain NKRI integrity (final presenter)

The final material summarizes “ways to maintain integrity” through national values and governance:

  • Practice Pancasila values in daily life
  • Promote the spirit of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika (unity in diversity)
  • Operate national life according to the 1945 Constitution
  • Carry out national defense efforts

Speakers / sources featured (as named in subtitles)

Speakers / group members

  • Andik Malabar
  • Nurazizah Burhan
  • Nurlaila (mentioned as the “third” material presenter)
  • Wiranti Rizki Utami (group member; also referenced as delivering a later section)
  • Alya Salsabila
  • Azizah (delivers the first concept/material on NKRI)
  • (Second presenter, “myself”): delivers concept of NKRI as archipelago/unity (name unclear in subtitles)
  • Alien (delivers third material on NKRI problems; name unclear/possibly misread)
  • Iwan (delivers part related to border/territory issues; name appears as “Iwan”)
  • Hikmah (delivers the last material on integrity efforts)
  • Moderator (role mentioned; no specific name given)

Legal / institutional sources cited

  • UNCLOS 1982 (United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, 1982)
  • ASEAN mechanisms
  • International court mechanisms
  • Law No. 45 of 2009
  • Law No. 31 of 2004 on fisheries
  • Mentioned articles: Article 69 paragraph 1; Article 29 paragraph 4 (from fisheries law context)

Other geographic references

  • Sabang to Merauke
  • Straits: Malacca Strait, Karimata Strait, Makassar Strait
  • Islands mentioned: Sebatik, Gosong Island
  • Country referenced: Malaysia

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