Australian defence minister Richard Marles highlighted security concerns regarding China's growing military presence as a key factor driving closer ties with Indonesia. During his Jakarta visit, Marles emphasized Indonesia's strategic geographical importance to Australia. Both nations are enhancing cooperation, particularly in maritime domain awareness, to share vital information about shared waters.
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The transition was made quietly, with MoHAP removing all related service options from its website and discontinuing its WhatsApp-based application system. Residents are now required to navigate a decentralised process based on their emirate of residence.
