MANADOPOST.ID— Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (LBBP) of the Republic of Indonesia (RI) to Canada and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Daniel Tumpal Simanjuntak has raised his voice regarding the abandonment of one of the students from North Sulawesi (Sulut) in Toronto, Canada, January 8, 2021, Grace Karundeng.

Contacting the editor-in-chief of the Manado Post last night, Simanjuntak began his statement by conveying his deep condolences to the extended family of Grace Karundeng. “As Indonesian Ambassador to Canada, I share my deep condolences for the tragedy experienced by the extended family of Grace Karundeng's sister,” he said via WhatsApp phone.

He continued, the Indonesian Embassy communicated with the Canadian authorities and the authorities. Currently, the deceased is still undergoing an autopsy at Humber Rivers Hospitals in Toronto.

“This is in accordance with the provisions of Canadian legal regulations, an autopsy must be performed. “The results will be forwarded to the Indonesian embassy and passed on to the family,” he explained.

The Indonesian Embassy, ​​through the Indonesian Consul General in Toronto, also sued Simanjuntak, will hand over the autopsy results as well as the body of the deceased to the family. In addition to facilitating the repatriation of the body of the late Grace to Indonesia. “Everything was communicated between the family, both the aunt of the deceased in Toronto and that of Airmadidi,” he said, adding that updates on this incident would be made by the Consulate General of Indonesia in Toronto . “I have asked the Indonesian Consulate General to provide information to the Manado Post,” he added.

The Indonesian Embassy also continues to monitor the situation through representatives of the Indonesian Consulate General. Because we know that the distance between the Ottawa embassy and Toronto is approximately 500 km. “The embassy is ready to facilitate all requests from the family. Including those related to Canadian authorities and hospitals and other parties. Including plans to repatriate bodies. We are ready to help,” he said.

Then, the ambassador clarified the information circulating concerning the place of death. “The deceased died in the apartment,” he explained.

In his statement to the Manado Post, Simanjuntak continued to express his condolences. Because according to him, not only was the deceased an Indonesian citizen, but the ambassador said that there were family ties between him and North Sulawesi. “Because my wife is a resident of Kawanua. So, I'm sorry. “The deceased was part of my family,” he said.(my God)