Indonesia has received formal requests from foreign embassies to facilitate the transfer. These letters are being reviewed by the Ministry of Justice, and the final proposal will be submitted to the President for approval.

The Bali Nine case has been a significant legal and diplomatic issue. The syndicate was caught attempting to smuggle 8.2 kilograms of heroin from Indonesia to Australia in 2005. Among the group, Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran were executed in 2015, while other members received varied sentences.

Of the original nine, five remain in Indonesian prisons. The transfer discussion marks another chapter in the ongoing efforts to resolve international prisoner issues while maintaining Indonesia’s legal sovereignty. (Uki Ruknuddin)