Why the Indonesia-Malaysia Border Shifted in Sebatik

Indonesia and Malaysia have reached a new agreement on territorial borders on Sebatik Island. The border shift, as reported by authorities, will necessitate the relocation of local residents. Deputy Minister of Land and Spatial Affairs of Indonesia, Ossy Dermawan, stated that the country has acquired 127 hectares of additional territory as a result of the agreement with Malaysia, which will receive 4.9 hectares. This change is part of the joint work of the border committee of the two countries. The changes will affect 3.6 hectares of village land on Sebatik, and residents will be relocated. The public is assured of the protection of their rights and the provision of fair compensation. Areas previously part of Indonesian territory have now become part of Malaysia, but the Indonesian government is actively addressing resettlement and compensation issues with the national border management agency.