Former Malaysian deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim said it was confident that the sentiment Indonesia-Malaysia relations would improve.

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Former Malaysian deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim said it was confident that the sentiment Indonesia-Malaysia relations would improve.



"I believe and God willing, the problem can be resolved. Was no way to finish all of it directly, but we can lower the tension between the two countries to be a true friend," said Anwar after Chief Editor Discussion Forum here on Thursday.

According to Anwar, a sentiment that occurred not on the difference in clumps nation, but a misunderstanding in response to a dispute that could have been discussed as well.

He hoped the people of Indonesia can not help myself not to burn the flag of Malaysia in response to minor disputes going on between the two countries.

"If the citizens of Indonesia to burn the flag, then it will hurt a number of people of Malaysia that does not support the stance taken by the government," said Anwar.

He expects the people of Indonesia to convey a sense of disappointment by sending a protest note is legal or diplomatic efforts.

"So I hope there is a better approach to resist. Sometimes I'm too upset about something, but do not burn the flag," said Anwar.

On that occasion, Anwar also said it intends to improve the delivery system of Indonesian Workers who have often problematic.

"There are more important things. Problems workers who become an issue with. I refuse humiliation, rape and flogging them because it violates the principle of humanity. There should be no child Malay, Indonesia, China, India can be treated like that," said Anwar.


Former Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the law and order in the country should be treated equally Manpower Indonesia.

"It should be addressed to the problem is the first TKI Act as penderaan and whip had to be canceled due to inhuman and uncivilized," Anwar said after attending the Chief Editor Forum discussion themed Democracy and Freedom of the Press on Thursday.

According to Anwar, the rule of law still shows the rules and the Constitution are still pressing for the commoners.

In addition, Anwar also advised the Malaysian government to improve the delivery system of migrant labor agency.

"The second thing that needs fixing is the system in place now only benefit a number of agencies served. I think should have the courage to stop this," said Anwar.

Anwar said although there is a charge for the cost of hiring workers such as training, hygiene education and language, but the number of agents is expected to not take profits too big.

In addition he was also confirmed that the entry of illegal migrants should be addressed in a humane manner, not by punishment but by revamping regulations migrant workers in Malaysia.

"This is not a political issue, but rather the issue of humanity. Laws do not just always sided with upscale class but also of the common people," said Anwar.