Bali Festival Park was built in cooperation between the government of Bali and PT Abdi Pwersada Nusantara. The license of land usage remains vald through 2017. Out of 8.98 hectares allocated land plot, 7 hectares have been used for amphitheatre, swiming pool, cultural park, crocodile park, and various amusement areas.

Operating for three years before completely closed down back in February 2000 for financial problem where income continuously failed to cover operating costs, the owner of PT Abdi Persada Nusantara has almost been successful to attract investors to save the park. Unfortunately Bali bomb has completely ruined the chance. “Actually there have been many investors interested. Unfortunately they have been all canceled after Bali bomb in 2002,” said Benny.

Now - almost eight years after it was closed - there are still no investors interested to put their money in. The remainders of Bali Festival Park are severely damaged buildings requiring thorough renovation and about 100 crocodiles. “The crocodiles are once a week. So far we have no problems in having all of them fed. Owner of PT Abdi Persada Nusantara cover the maintenance cost out of his personal pocket,” said Benny. Therefore he very much expected involvement of Bali government in taking care of the site and even brining it back into operation.

In response, Governor Pastika confirmed that he will find a solution right away. It is a waste to leave 9 hectares of premium beachfront land remains without giving any benefit. “For the next step, we will have to hold a meeting which involves the government, government owned enterprise, and the owner of PT Abdi Persada Nusantara to learn the situation thoroughly and elaborate possible solutions. We just can’t leave this site to remains as it is now,” said Pastika.

However Pastika could not tell the possible solutions yet. “It is just a preliminary oversee. It has to be a solution. But it is too early to take any decision now as everything needs to be thoroughly learnt and considered,” said Pastika.

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.

The opinion was thrown by the Chairman of East Java section of Indonesian Hotels and Restaurants Association on Friday, November 14th 2008. He further explained that if many countries around the world is facing the global crisis leading to decreasing economic growth, purchasing power of people will be decreased. The situation is worsened by the fact that the countries severely affected by the crisis are the main marketing target of Indonesian tourism.

The immediate impact will be decreasing number of travelers coming to Indonesia both in leisure and business purposes, whilst there are many economical interests dependent to tourism industry in Indonesia including trade of gods and service involving foreigners visiting in various reasons, be they tourists, commercial traders, or professional experts. Therefore any policy affecting in increasing movement of those three components will bring positive impacts to every sides of tourism industry including airliner, tourist transport, accommodation, convention facilities, restaurants, handicrafts, and other tourism-related professions.

“With its dimensions and components tourism industry can become the prime-mover of regional, national, and global economy,” said Yulianto. The readiness of tourism industry in supplying tourism facilities and infrastructures is guided by information issued by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) and World Tourism Organization (WTO), both of which advising optimistic estimation in their Tourism 2020 Vision. Among other predicted indicators are tourism is going to deliver 10.2% of worldwide gross income, employing 204 million of labors - which immeadiately 1 out of every 9 work-force in the world employed in tourism industry, and tax contribution of 655 billion US dollar.

Di antaranya tourism menghasilkan pendapatan 10,2% pendapatan kotor dunia. Menyerap 204 juta tenaga kerja di seluruh dunia, atau satu dari sembilan orang bekerja di sektor pariwisata. Potensi kontribusi pajak 655 miliar dolar.(

Similar opinion was also expressed by head of department for protection of women and children Ni Putu Koesalireni, S.H., M.T. Data of report on abuse of women and children have been very rare to be reported as victims were feared to be considered as fighting against their parents. Therefore cross-programs coorinative meeting on domestic violence is considered very important, especially in elaboration of integrated program to handle and elminate conducts of violence to women and children.

The coordination meeting was presenting three presenters. RR Endang Widiarti, S.H. presented mechanism on service and handling of cases in inegrated service center on women empowerment (P2TP2) of Bali. Endang Widiarti explained that the mission of P2TP2 is to provide assistance to victims of women violation as well as conduct any effort possible to eliminate the such conduct. Acceptable are victims of domestic violence including physical, psychological, sexual, and economical abuse.

Luh Arjani from Center of Women Studies (PSW) of Udayana University presenting application of gender equality in handling dimestic abuse. Luh Arjani explained that occurence of domestic abuse is quite frequent. The main causing problem was gender equality both in family and community structure, insufficient protecting law, cultural doctrine of male domination, and poverty. Therefore continuous structured and comprehensive program as well as intersectoral, cross-program, and multi-discipline approaches are required.

Tens of security personnel from various elements including police, armed force, and administrative police (Satpol PP) have started to check luggages and other belongings of arriving passengers since early in the morning, especially those attracting suspiction.  The operation was intended to anticipate security threats after execution of Bali bombers Amrozi et al.

Chief of West Denpasar police office Adjunct Commissioner I.B. Mantra under authorization of Denpasar police headquarter informed that the operation will remain for at least one week. In anticipation to incerasing security threats, gates as the first encouter of visitors gets the first priority. “It is an anticipation to potential security threat in Denpasar,” said Mantra.

Yesterday Beni Wahono, a passanger originating from Lumajang - a regency in East Java - has attracted suspicious for carrying large and heavy luggage. Opening the luggage police found that the luggage was containing silver handicraft ordered by Komang Adi Gold and Silver in Gianyar.

“I believe that the support is very important. I am prepared to discuss this matter in international forums. As nominated candidate we have to explain the sites in detail to the world,” said the Governor on his meeting with the Director General of Ancient History of Indonesian Ministry for Culture and Tourism Hari Utoro Drajat in his office yesterday (Monday, November 10th).

Hari Utoro Drajat met Governor Pastika to report the progress on elaborating proposal for world cultural heritage from Bali as well as requesting for support in efforts afterward. Also attending the meeting was Professor of Antropology from Arizona University (USA) Prof. Dr. J. Stephen Lansing as UN representative, Alit Artha Wiguna representing BPTP Bali, Director of Ancient Heritage Yunus Arbi, and a number of the world cultural observers. Accompanying the Governor were the Head of Bali Cultural Office Nyoman Nikayana and the Head of Public Relation I Nyoman Puasha Aryana, M.Si.

Hari Untoro was pleased with the enthusiam of the Governor. He admitted that Governor’s participation will become a significant help to the team, especially in giving detailed explanation of the proposed sites. Governor’s involvement is bringing additional value to process the proposal which is expected to be completed in 2010. “We are targeting acceptance by 2010,” said Hari Untoro.

Within the last few years Bali is proposing three cultural sites to be accepted as the world cultural heritage by the UN. The three sites are Jatiluwih at Tabanan Regency, Taman Ayun Temple at Badung regency, and the gorge of River Pakerisan at Gianyar regency. The proposal has been held for requirement of more detailed information. The team if UNESCO has even refused Taman Ayun Temple being considered has no relation to subak, which then replaced by two additional sites which are Lake Batur at Bangli regency and Sidemen village at Karangasem regency. Proposal is reported to be 80% completed.

Unfortunately the couple residing at Putra Bali Hill D2/3, Taman Mumbul, Nusadua, had enough chance to escape. They left the car as soon as they saw flame appearing from their car hood. Unfortunately the motor bike rider was not as fortunate. I Wayan Oka Parwata (28 years old) got serous burn injuries in his body amounting to approximately 80% . The man residing at Banjar Luwus, Belah Village, Baturiti, Tabanan is now remain hospitalized.

The two vehicles was burnt out because of flame ignited in the incident. “At that time Oka Parwata is carrying thinner, flamable liquid which immediately fueled the flame,” said head of traffic incident unit of Badung police office Junior Inspector Ni Ketut Purnamawati in a press briefing on Sunday (November 9th).

Purnamawati explained that the car driven by the Dutch couple was speeding from the South. At the junction the Oka Parwata popped in with his motor bike from Denpasar-Singaraja route. Both vehicles lost their control leading to the accident. Parwata’s motor bike was dragged over under the car’s hood for a few meters. “Friction betweren the metal parts of the motor bike and the road surface ingited the fire,” said Purnamawati.

Once the car stopped, fire started to appear from beneath the hood. Parwata was trapped letting his body burnt on fire. The incident flocked traffic in the area. Two fire extinguishing cars from local fire brigade were employed to cease the fire.

The event was held at Sector Bar in Sanur after they had their own version of the election. In the party US residents in Bali watched the whole process of election and counting back in their country through a wide TV screen. Obama’s dominance over McCain was reflected on the decoration of the event where Obama’s campaign attributes - like posters, pins, and t-shirts - were by far more dominant than McCain’s.

Attendees got more enthusiastic when the temporary count shown Obama’s victory against McCain. “Viva Obama,” yelled the attending supporters. A US citizen who has lived in Bali for the last five years Roger Kalhoeter told a reporter detik.com that he was very happy that Obama won the election. “I am proud of Obama’s victory,” said Roger.

Before the party, US citizen living in Bali have made their own version of election, which the result was not officially counted into the official result in their country. Their election was a token of their will to get involved in the democratic event back in their country. They marked their chosen candidate and drop the electoral card into the box. The result will be annouced today.

“We are participating one of the most important moment in the USA, it is a good political education to American people”, said the Vice Consul of the USA in Surabaya R. Chris Santoro who attended the event.

On one hand Wiratha fully understands of tourists or every other human being are worry about impact of the execution. However Wiratha - Balinese successful enterpreneur, Chairman of Bali Section of Indonesian Business Chamber (Kadin), Ex Chairman of Bali chapter of Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) - hopes all people, government, tourists, police, and all other stakeholder to put the issue proportionally.

“Being overly feared is definitely wrong,” said Wiratha. He tried to motivate every stakeholder that whatever happen are at the discretion of Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa, the God almighty. “At God’s will, anything can happen,” said Wiratha.

In the last few days terror in different forms is spreading, especially through text message and telephone call with one message, execution will put Bali security at risk, for one single intention, to destroy Balinese living and to weaken Balinese faith. “If we are in fear, those terrorists win.”

Whilst he believe on the importance of anticipation, Wiratha reminds that it should never weakens ourselves, destroys our faith, and wipes aside the absolute power of the God. With regard to quietness of Bali tourist spots, Wiratha suggests everybody to think in common sense. “Live our life normally. Do not be affraid. If we life in fear, those terrorists will laugh in victory.”

As a flash back, the first Bali bomb back in 2008 has destroyed not only Sari Club but also Paddy’s Bar. “My bar has been destroyed. 80 tourists was killed at my property. But I and my employees have to get our life back. We should not stay in fear for too long. Bali’s economy should not grow under the shadow of fear,” said Wiratha. In the incident 56 employees working at Paddy’s Bar survived. “That was a prove of God. It is not about arrogance, but we should have no fear.”

To anticipate effect of travel advisory issued by Australian govenrment telling its citizen not to visit Indonesia around the execution, Wiratha said that he will take strategic actions both personally as a businessman as well as on behalf of business association he chairs. Finally he encourage everybody in Bali to stand together against any form of terror.

“We would like to ensure and advise Australian citizen to reconsider their plan to visit Indonesia, ” Smith told Nine Network Television on Sunday (November 2nd). “Also to suggest that those who intentionally ignore the warning and pay a visit to either Indonesia or Bali to avoid visiting areas which have been terrorist target once in the past.”

“Execution of death sentenced Amrozy (47 years old), his brother Mukhlas (48 years old), and Imam Samudra (38 years old) is believed to take place in the near future. They are now placed in isolation cell and execution instruction has been issued to the firing squad,” said a resource in Nusakambangan.

Security squad at full power has been placed in full alert to anticipate possible extreme reaction to the first execution to be carried over under Indonesian anti-terror act. Sensitive spots like foreign representatives, tourist areas, shopping malls, and marine ports are under close security surveillance. In Bali 3,500 police force is allocated on the streets as an extra security enforcement.

Meanwhile negative reaction in form of posters have been distributed in Surabaya, promoting a promise for revenge to the execution. “One word to murderer of Amrozy: revenge” was voiced on hand-written posters.

High-power bomb blasted in front of Sari Club back in 2002 has killed 160 foreign tourists out of which 88 were Australians.