 As 1965 wore on, his assignment also covered sending messages out by Army officers, tired and weary, who were not interested in the confrontation to the Malaysian Government for the prospect of gaining a peaceful settlement.After the 30 September Movement was crushed on 1 October 1965 by Kostrad Commander Major General Suharto, Moerdani's activities intensified.He was joined by Ali and together they began working at laying the foundations for an end of the Confrontation.