The matter was thought to be put to bed when Singapore 's then-President Lee Kuan Yew scattered petals on the Indonesian soldiers ' graves in 1973 . Indonesia 's top military officials confirm absence from the Airshow . Snub is part of an escalation of tensions over the country . Singapore had previously declined the invitations of around 100 Indonesian military personnel . Airshow will run from February 13 - 16 .
Indonesia 's top military officials confirm absence from the Airshow . Snub is part of an escalation of tensions over the country . Singapore had previously declined the invitations of around 100 Indonesian military personnel . Airshow will run from February 13 - 16 .