Did the Malaysians cut timber on Malaysian or Indonesian land?

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Malaysians' Timber Activities on Border Land Remain Under Investigation

Sarawak police are awaiting a report from the Sarawak Land and Survey Department to determine whether the five Malaysian citizens allegedly kidnapped by Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) were involved in lumbering activities on Malaysian or Indonesian territory. The findings are expected within the next few days.
Alleged Kidnapping and Border Incident

On December 11, five Malaysian men were reportedly taken by individuals dressed in military fatigues in a forest area near Kampung Danau Melikin, approximately 400 metres from the Serian-Kalimantan border. The alleged perpetrators claimed the Malaysians had cut down trees in the vicinity and forced them to cross into Kalimantan. Three of the men subsequently lodged a report at the Serian police station on December 12 after their release.
Diplomatic Response and Ongoing Inquiry

Following the incident, Malaysia has formally protested to Jakarta, expressing condemnation for the mistreatment and detention of its citizens by Indonesian security forces. A protest note was dispatched through the Indonesian embassy in Malaysia last Friday. The investigation by the Sarawak Land and Survey Department is crucial to establish the exact location of the alleged lumbering activities relative to the international border.
Negotiations Led to Release

The release of the five Malaysians the following day was reportedly facilitated by negotiations between the commander of the Third Malaysian Infantry Brigade and a representative from the Indonesian consulate-general. This diplomatic engagement played a key role in resolving the immediate situation after the alleged cross-border incident.

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