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Inhuman
Attacks
The Balinese communities
are still trying to come to terms with the
October, 1 bombings in Jimbaran and Kuta.
A total of 3 bombs were set off early on
Saturday evening. The first at a popularNyoman
Cafe on Jimbaran beach followed by a second
explosion in the same loocation (Manega
Cafe). The third bombs was set off at Raja's
bar and restaurant close to Matahari's Department
Store in Kuta Square. A total of 26 people
died, mainly locals and Japanese tourists.
200 were admitted to hospitals at both Sanglah
and Kuta
Balinese
communities are up in arms over the attack,
which claimed many Balinese lives. This
is the second bombing to affect the island
of Bali; the first was on the 12th October
2002 claiming over 200 lives with hundreds
injured.
Security
Budget
The security problem in Bali especially
in Badung Regency (Kuta and Jimbaran) needs
serious attention. AA Gde Agung, Regent
of Badung Regency, accompanied by the head
of DPRD, Gde Adnyana, said “the Badung
government will give more financial attention
to improve security” we will give the
exclusive support in order to maintain the
security in Badung, by increasing the operational
cost “ Adnyana added.
Badung Regent emphasized security efforts
is the main priority and will be done continually.
Badung will resurrect Bankamdes (region
security) in the village.
On the other hand, the Badung government’s
Wayan Sudikerta (Vice Regent) will collect
data evaluate losses and the number of victims.
“We will give aid assistance for victims
but the amount hasn’t been calculate
yet” said Sudikerta
A housewife from Sudaji Buleleng, Kadek
Suastari, believe it or not, has identified
the names, addresses and the car they used
complete with registration number, color
and type.
When in a trance, Suastari said that she
is “Patih Gajah Mada” (the minister
of Hindu Kingdom Majapahit in 14th century).
Is her information true? Police are working
hard now to reveal this tragedy.
First
Anniversary
A spokesman for Nyoman’s Café
said the material loss was not big, however
it’s now the job of how to get back
the good image of the cafe.
Nyoman Café were to celebrate their
first birth day. The café that was
built in 2004, and a branch of Nyoman Café
in Jimbaran, was attacked by the bomb at
Muaya Beach, Jimbaran. It was planned for
employees to celebrate Nyoman Café’s
birthday with a simple party.
Nyoman Cafe and Manega Café are favorite
places among 19 other cafés located
there. Every night not less than 200 visitors
crowd both cafes foreigners and domestic
to sample grilled fish, lobster, and the
other sea food menus.
Made Geno, the owner of Manega Café
is also very depressed. When we meet him
at his house in Jalan Pantai Sari, Jimbaran
he didn’t stay at home but rather visited
his employees at the hospital according
to one of his neighbors.
The effect of this situation is not only
felt by owners, and staff of Nyoman Cafe
and Manega Café, but also other café’s
that are located at Muaya Beach, Jimbaran
Kedonganan all feel the same. Perhaps foreigners
and local people will avoid visiting open
places especially at night, said Made Geno.
Sudarsa the owner Teba Café said
the physical destruction can be recovered,
but the effect of it is very hard as he
has invested around Rp 1,2 billion in the
café. Caution Not Anarchy
The Denpasar Government held a meeting following
Bali bomb 1/10 at Kuta and Jimbaran. The
Mayor of Denpasar Puspayoga said to all
Denpasar citizens to remain calm. “Keep
religious harmony and just leave the process
to the police” he said.
He also instructed the Vice Mayor, Ida Bagus
Rai Dharmawijaya Mantra to call an urgent
meeting with all chairpeople for religious
harmony.
Rai said that the government is understanding
about the feeling among the Balinese society
that are angry and disappointed with the
result the second bomb blast. The Government
hopes that people will accept the situation.
“Don’t become emotional and provoke
issues that could damage peace and safety”
said Rai.
Three
bombers dead, three still at large, at time
of pablication (10/10 2005)
It was suspected that six acts of involvement
were in Kuta and Jimbaran. Three were killed
and suspected of being the executors of
the blasts..
The Head of Bali Police Mangku Pastika accompanied
Indonesian President at a press conference
held Sunday, (2/10). Mangku Pastika explained
that the explosive material used was TNT
with a high explosive content of 10 kilogram’s
and was produced outside Bali. Three suspected
bombers are still at large.
Indonesian President Yudoyono delivered
his sadness to the Balinese people and cursed
the terror. The Bomb blast at Kuta and Jimbaran
not only brought sadness to the Balinese
people, but it was also a national tragedy.
“The government has taken the decision
to impose that heaviest of sentences on
the culprits involved.” said the President.
The government is to prioritize medical
treatment to the victims in hospitals and
carry out intensive investigations in the
hope of catching those involved and give
more attention to public tourism security
in all areas of Bali. (BTN/*)
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