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Police fighting street crime

admin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:08:49 +0000

Ni Komang Erviani , The Jakarta Post | Mon, 11/09/2009 2:48 PM | Bali

Bali Police deployed a huge contingent of officers, including ones from the paramilitary Mobile Brigade, to secure tourist sites across the island in a special operation targeting street criminals.

Code-named Operasi Wisata Agung 2009, the operation was launched Saturday and will run until Nov. 16.

“The main objective of the operation is to prevent crimes that target domestic and international visitors. Hopefully, this operation will be able to make the tourists feel safer during their stay on the island,” Bali Police spokesperson Sr. Comr. Gde Sugianyar said Saturday.

As many as 898 officers have been deployed to major tourist destinations, including Kuta, Sanur, Nusa Dua, Lovina, Tanah Lot, Rambut Siwi, Ubud, Kintamani, Candi Dasa, Goa Lawah and Taman Ayun.

“They will beef up security at the local hotels, restaurants, cafes, night spots and money changers.”

The officers would also pay special attention to security threats, such as street musicians, beggars, hawkers and thugs.

The operation was launched following a series of high-profile crimes that targeted foreign visitors. In late September, a Japanese woman was mugged and murdered in Kuta while in late October a Swedish girl was raped in South Kuta.

“We want to prevent similar incidents from taking place in the future,” Sugianyar said.

He also said that an undisclosed number of Mobile Brigade officers had been deployed to strategic spots across the island.

“We deployed the officers to provide the public with a calming sense of security amidst the recent increase of crime rate.”

In October, the Bali Police had carried out a special operation targeting burglars and thieves.

“It has succeeded in bringing down the number of burglary cases,” he said.

On December the police will hold another special operation to secure the island during its busiest tourist period; the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

Charity concert held for quake victims

admin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:46:03 +0000

Mon, 11/09/2009 2:46 PM | The Jakarta Post I Bali

DENPASAR: A charity concert for the victims of the Padang earthquake will be held on Tuesday at Sector Bar, Sanur.

The concert is co-organized by several communities, including the Association of Bali’s Composers and Songwriters (Pramusti), the Minang Saiyo community, the Bali Jazz Community and the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI).

As many as 80 Denpasar students will perform in the concert alongside popular local musicians, including Agung Wirasuta, Triple X, The Zio and Gde Kurniawan. Renowned pianist Ananda Ruslan will perform with child violinist Natya. “The enthusiasm among local musicians to participate in the event is very high,” said the committee head Rofiqi Hasan.

The committee has distributed 500 tickets priced at Rp. 50,000 per ticket. “Rp 40, 000 from each ticket will be donated to Padang through the Minang Saiyo community,” he added. -JP

Police seize 5,000 ecstasy pills

admin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:36:12 +0000

Police seize 5,000 ecstasy pills

Mon, 11/09/2009 2:43 PM | The Jakarta Post I Bali

DENPASAR: Police seized a shipment of 5,000 ecstasy pills with a street value of around Rp 1 billion, a senior officer said at the weekend.

“The ecstasy pills were sent through an expedition company in Jakarta. They were placed in several cardboard packages along with packets of biscuits, apparently in an attempt to disguise the shipment,” said Bali Police spokesperson Sr. Comr. Gde Sugianyar.

The packages aroused the police’s suspicion when they went through the X-ray machine upon arrival at Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport. The officers took the packages, inspected their contents and sent the suspicious looking pills to the police lab. Laboratory tests confirmed the pills were ecstasy.

“Unfortunately, we have yet to arrest the sender or recipient of the packages as the names and addresses written on the packages are fake,” he said. –JP

Bali community voices support for KPK

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:15:28 +0000

Wed, 11/04/2009 2:24 PM The Jakarta Post | Bali

DENPASAR: Hundreds of students, members of NGOs, artists, religious leaders and politicians have expressed support for the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) in fighting graft in Indonesia.

Dozens of Udayana University students performed a theatrical protest in front of the Bali Police headquarters in downtown Denpasar on Tuesday afternoon.

The students released seven mice near the headquarters’ gate. A student said each mouse symbolized a corrupt official.

“The criminalization of KPK has freed many corruptors,” Agus Lenyot said.

Separately, numerous religious leaders, journalists, artists, politicians and NGOs persons, were planning to make a strong statement regarding the country’s poor legal system.

Indonesian Hindu Body leader Ngurah Sudiana said the KPK deserved full support from all Indonesians.

Wayan Dibia, professor at the Indonesian Arts Institute in Denpasar, said the conflict between the KPK and the police was “funny”.

“It is like watching bondres *a traditional Balinese comedy*.” – JP

Parade Budaya Nusantara Jembrana

admin — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 02:26:01 +0000

Contrasting aspects of July election come into focus

admin — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 23:34:39 +0000

"Bintang Tiga", foto karya Zul T Edoardo yang memperlihatkan nelayan pendukung Jusuf Kalla-Wiranto di depan sebuah mobil Mercy yang dinaiki Jusuf Kalla saat berkunjung ke Pasar Ikan Kedonganan Badung. Dua kondisi ekstrem berbeda yang menunjukkan adanya realitas kesenjangan ekonomi dan sosial di masyarakat kita saat ini.

Ni Komang Erviani , THE JAKARTA POST , DENPASAR | Wed, 08/05/2009 1:05 PM | Bali

An ongoing photography exhibit has revealed many contrasts in the lead up to the recent presidential election. The exhibit, held at Bali Museum in downtown Denpasar, is featuring 55 works from 17 photojournalists grouped under the Bali Photojournalist Community, and runs until Aug. 9.

The participating photojournalists are Firdia Lisnawati (Associated Press), I Gede Eka Adhiyasa (Bali Post), Iwan Darmawan (Bali Post), Made Nagi (European Photo Agency), Yudi Karnaedi (Bali Post), Lukman Siswo Bintoro (Daily Telegraph), Yuda A. Riyanto (Nusa Bali), Ade Marboen (Antara news agency), Nyoman Budiana (Antara), Miftahuddin Halim (Radar Bali), Johannes P. Christo (freelancer), Adrian Suwanto (Radar Bali), Komang Sutrisna (Denpasar Post), Stanny Angga Pradipta (freelancer), Komang Suryawan (Denpasar Post), Zul T. Edoardo (The Jakarta Post) and Eden Pratama (Bali Express).

Most of the works were created during the campaign period prior to the July 8 presidential election. Some of the images reflect the ironies of that period with the condition of many of the island’s residents differing starkly from the rhetoric of the candidates. One poignant example is presented by Miftahuddin Halim in his work “Teruskan” (continue), the campaign slogan of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.

The work shows an SBY supporter wearing a shirt emblazoned with the slogan, “*I* dined on nasi jenggo”. Nasi jenggo (a parcel of boiled rice wrapped in banana leaves) is one of Denpasar’s signature dishes and one of its cheapest. Miftahuddin clearly send a visual message focusing on the fact that as the country’s elite lead a life of luxury, the common people continue to live on minimal incomes.

“The meaning is simple: Continue the Suffering,” exhibit curator Joko Sugianto said before breaking into laughter. Joko is one of the island’s most senior photojournalists and is widely respected by peers and juniors.

Scores of works on display are photographs of children seen in various situations during the campaign period. Election regulations clearly forbid the involvement of children in any stage of the political process, and yet this hasn’t stopped many campaign participants from taking their children to political gatherings.

Zul T. Edoardo’s work Bintang Tiga (Three Stars) presents another strong contrast: a poor fisherman supporting Jusuf Kalla’s candidacy passes in front of a Mercedes Benz sedan carrying Kalla to a fish market in Kedonganan.

“This exhibition showcases a diverse array of powerful and beautiful photographs that reflect the skills and professionalism of participating photojournalists,” Joko said.

The exhibition is intended to function as a medium of cooperation for the island’s photojournalists, exhibition organizing committee head Yudi Karnaedi said.

Polda Bali Sebar Foto Pelaku Bom

admin — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:57:15 +0000

Kepolisian Daerah Bali mulai Jumat (7/8) hari ini menyebarkan selebaran berisi foto daftar pencarian orang (DPO) pelaku peledakan bom di Hotel JW Marriott dan Ritz Carlton Jakarta pada Juli lalu, Ibrohim alias Boim. Selebaran tersebut akan dibagikan di tempat-tempat strategis seperti pasar tradisional, instansi pemerintah, dan tempat-tempat umum lainnya.

“Penyebaran selebaran itu diharapkan membantu aparat kepolisian dalam menemukan pelaku,” jelas Kabid Humas Polda Bali Kombes Pol. I Gde Sugianyar. Kepada masyarakat yang menemukan orang dengan ciri-ciri mirip pelaku, diharapkan segera melapor ke nomor telepon siaga Polda Bali 0361-234409. (Ni Komang Erviani)

Perkuat Diri Saat Pagerwesi

admin — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:45:06 +0000

Seorang ibu berjalan kaki bersama kedua anaknya sepulang dari pura usai sembahyang di Hari Raya Pagerwesi pada Rabu (5/8) di Desa Baha, Kabupaten Badung, Provinsi Bali. Di Hari Pagerwesi yang jatuh setiap 210 hari, umat Hindu diharapkan memperkuat diri dari berbagai pengaruh luar yang tidak baik. (Ni Komang Erviani)

Dignitaries honor new Bali Police chief

admin — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:25:44 +0000

Wed, The Jakarta Post, 08/05/2009 1:05 PM | Bali

DENPASAR: Insp. Gen. Sutisna was sworn in last week as the new head of the Bali Police, replacing Insp. Gen. Teuku Husein.

The swearing-in ceremony took place at the National Police headquarters in Jakarta.

On Monday, dignitaries from across the island, including Deputy Governor A.A. Puspayoga and chief of the Udayana Military Command, Maj. Gen. Hotmangaradja Pandjaitan, attended a ceremony to bid the outgoing police chief farewell and to welcome in the new chief.

The ceremony was held at the Bali Police headquarters in Denpasar.

In his speech, Sutisna vowed to do his best to protect the resort island from any terrorist attacks.

“The probability is still high that this island is being targeted by terrorist groups,” he said.

“The island’s security is very important. Any failure to secure the island will not only affect Bali but also Indonesia.”

The outgoing Teuku Husen called on all police officers to fully commit themselves to efforts to secure the island.

“This island is the icon of the country’s tourism,” he stressed. -JP

admin — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 07:02:43 +0000

Festival and Conference about Culture of North Bali opened on Thursday at Buleleng Regency, Bali. The event will be held until next Monday. (Ni Komang Erviani)