PRESIDENT ASKS FOR GUARANTEED SECURITY DURING 1ST ASIAN BEACH GAMES - BALI

President asks for guaranteed security during 1st Asian Beach Games - Bali

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has asked for guaranteed security during the Asian Beach Games taking place in Bali from October 18 to 26. The remark was made by People`s Welfare Coordinating Minister Aburizal Bakrie in a coordination meeting on the Asian Beach Games in Sanur, Bali, on Tuesday. "The president called for guaranteed security during the Asian Beach Games, as even the slightest disturbance would disrupt Indonesia`s image and reputation," Aburizal said.He also said security should not only be maintained in the venues, but the whole Bali as well."Not only the safety of the participants and spectators, but security of entire Bali too," he stressed.

Therefore, Bali police will deploy around 1969 of its personnel with the support of their Jakarta counterparts. The police will cover four areas, namely Kuta beach, Sanur, Seranan and Benoa peninsula. Bali police planned to deploy 139 personnel in Sanur, 180 in Benoa peninsula, 116 in Kuta and 72 in Serangan. Police will also maintain security at 35 hotels where the athletes and their officials are staying. sourch : antara news 08 oct 08 http://www.antaranews.co.id/