Bali Terrorist Warnings.

[Saab34]

I would be thinking my plans if I was in the area...

THE US embassy in Indonesia today said it had received warning of a New Year terrorist attack from the governor of the resort island of Bali, the scene of multiple bombings targeting Westerners. "There is an indication of an attack to Bali tonight,'' it said in a statement to US citizens carried on its website, quoting a message from Governor Mangku Pastika.
The embassy said the Bali Tourism Board had widely distributed the governor's message, which added: "Please don't panic, but put your security system to full alert.''
The embassy said the message had been "shared verbatim for your information'' but added that standard consular safety and security recommendations "remain valid''.
These remind US citizens that Indonesia has been targeted by "violent elements'' repeatedly since the Bali bombings of 2002 that killed 202 people, mainly foreign tourists including 88 Australians.

The embassy advises citizens to keep a "low profile'' and be "vigilant and prudent at all times''.
"US citizens must consider the security and safety preparedness of hotels, residences, restaurants, and entertainment or recreation venues that they frequent,'' it says.
Police said 7000 security personnel including US-trained counter-terrorism units were being deployed around bars and nightclubs on Bali as the island prepared to celebrate the New Year.

 

[samh004]

Seems the terrorists would win if people simply stopped giving business to bars in Bali. It’s hard to judge what the best action is.

 

[meloz]

It's funny how there is less hysteria about NYC, London, Madrid etc.

Don't believe the hype!

Meloz

 

[QF WP]

Just being commented on in Sky News now...

 

[moa999]

just waiting for the call when my mother realises I am flying to CGK on Sunday.

2010. be good. be safe. travel well.