Indonesia steps up security in Labuan Bajo in conjunction with the Asean Summit; 12,627 security personnel deployed to maintain safety


People and security are seen outside the arrivals hall of the Komodo airport in Labuan Bajo on Monday, May 8, 2023, on the eve of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit. - AFP

LABUAN BAJO, May 8 (Bernama): Indonesia deployed 12,627 military and police personnel to maintain maximum security during the 42nd Asean Summit, which begins on Tuesday (May 9) until Thursday (May 11).

According to Admiral Yudo Margono, commander of the Indonesian Army, the National Search and Rescue Agency, the National Intelligence Agency, and the National Cyber and Security Agency are all part of the security coalition.

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