Malaysia said Friday there was no likelihood of a war with Indonesia in their dispute over an offshore oil field. "A maritime or border dispute happens all the time but it should not cause us to be going to war," Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar told reporters after returning from a three-day visit to Indonesia to mend fences. On Thursday, both sides issued a statement, pledging to tackle the problem peacefully. "In Southeast Asia war is unheard of in modern times," Syed Hamid said. Before leaving Jakarta earlier Friday, Syed Hamid met with Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. "The president made an assurance that everything is under control. He will do everything possible to ensure that the situation calms down without further tension," he said.
