Jakarta, Feb. 26 -- Indonesian Navy Marines conducted a patrol on Nipa Island near the Singapore border to safeguard national territory along one of the world's busiest international shipping lanes, the navy said.

The patrol took place on Wednesday (Feb. 25) on the small outer island in Batam, Riau Islands Province, according to an official statement received in Jakarta on Thursday.

Marine Corps Spokesperson Colonel Rana Karyana said the operation was focused on Nipa Island because it lies directly adjacent to Singapore and along a key global maritime route.

"The patrol was conducted there as Nipa Island is located on one of the world's busiest international shipping lanes and borders Singapore," Rana said.

He said the activity began ...