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Mangku
Pastika
Make Bali Peaceful
The
Police Chief of Bali, Inspector General
Made Mangku Pastika, has promised to make
the Island of God peaceful and free of any
disturbances that could threaten security
and order and damage the image of Bali as
one of safest tourist destinations in the
world. The new police chief of Bali supported
this principle by reasoning that this island
has become a barometer of peace, security,
and harmony worldwide.
He therefore suggested that the Balinese
community take precautions and protect themselves
by reporting any suspicious behaviour to
security institutions. He cited the example
of someone preferring to be alone, not mixing
with the rest of the community and only
going out to eat. Police Inspector General
Mangku Pastika stressed at a recent press
conference that reporting such a case immediately
to the security authorities would be reasonable
as it could prevent events like last year’s
tragic incidents reoccurring. He promised
to mobilize his forces to work hard towards
establishing Bali as a safe region.
He guaranteed excellent security conditions
on this island for everybody, including
overseas tourists, especially at places
of interest and strategic sites. He added
that important events such as the trials
of the defendants of the Black October bombing
(2002), the ASEAN summit meeting and the
2004 General Elections should be given priority
in safeguarding the stability of this region.
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