THE era of regional autonomy, if mismanaged, could provoke tensions between regions. Apparently, Law No. 22/1999 on Regional Autonomy could be the inciting factor. Take a look at Article 3, on the distribution of territories, and Article 10, on regional authority.

The two articles give territories the right to ‘rule’ the sea. A province is entitled to 12.3 miles of the sea, while a regency is entitled to 4.3 miles. Imagine what fi