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Efforts in ensuring security in Bali has to be implemented in each and every point where infiltrants can enter the island. More than official gates like airport and sea ports, coastline also needs attention as infiltrants can easily get through, without decreasing attention to inland surveillance. Commander of armed force authority covering Bali (Pangdam IV Udayana) Major General Hotmangaradja Panjaitan said after opening fishing tournament at Segara Beach, Kusamba on Saturday (November 15th).

People can easily enter Bali through miles spanning unguarded coastline, including those who may intend create security disturbance, therefore early anticipation is needed. So far armed forces inteligent has never detected any indication of the such infiltrants to Bali. “However the modus on how security disturbance taking place is predictable – the operatives shall enter the area first, whether through legal or illegay ways.”

The general who is the son of national hero DI Panjaitan admitted that gates to Bali has been secured by the police especially in preventing potential terrorist threat. As Indonesian legislation UU No. 34/2004, armed force suports the police in terrorism and other security threats. This is an additional function of Indonesian armed force after military operation. Said the spokesman of the headquarter of regional military territory of Udayana Lieutenant Collonel I.B. Gaga Ardana who also added that in its function to backup police, armed force routinely conducts drills in countering terrorism.

It is the time for the provincial government of Bali to implement the concept of Bali Mandara (grows, safe, peaceful, wealthy) as introduced by the newly elected Governor Made Mangku Pastika. In adition to personnel and equipment, security standard also involves the effective synergy among community components. Previously serving Bali as the police chief, the new Governor is expected to fully undersand required security standard in Bali.

The fishing tournament was organized by all Indonesian forum of fishing sport is taking place for three days between Friday (November 14th) and Monday (November 16) to celebrate the 63rd anniversary of Indonesian armed force and participated by 120 fishermen, 45 participants in national category, and 55 participants in international category.