On the left some Indonesian MPR members with a different view on Chris Norton's' theory.

How m-cycle at mosque led cops to Bali suspect
(ST) DENPASAR - A red getaway motorcycle, and old-fashioned detective work, led the Indonesian police to the first suspect in the Bali terrorist attack.

Double standard (ST)  No travel alerts after 9/11, but there are after Bali incident

Aussie cash link to Bali bombings (Herald Sun)
Indonesian cyberprotesters target Australia (CNN)
‘Gentleman’ Was Behind Bombings (Laksamana)
Jaffee Center: Israel supplied UAVs to Indonesia (Globes)
 

Jakarta launches raids (The Australian)  TWO trucks full of female police officers last night descended on the tiny Islamic school that has become the focus of the Bali bombing investigation, in the belief that its resident women are hiding crucial information.

Opening the Flood gates…
After being accused of deliberately concealing his ownership of a luxury house and a showroom from his wealth declaration, Attorney General M.A. Rachman is now reported to have received billions of rupiah in illicit checks from controversial tycoons.
 

Shadow play and rivalry can hurt Jakarta's image
Even as the world seeks unity in fighting terror, Indonesia's three security bodies are thumbing their noses at each other. The morning after a deadly bomb ripped apart a popular nightclub in Bali, three senior generals huddled together for a meeting with President Megawati Sukarnoputri at her residence. (Straits Times)

Corruption (In)action (Laksamana.Net)  President Megawati Sukarnoputri is being urged to authorize police to investigate a bribery scandal involving several members of her Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), while police are planning to question Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso over the misuse of funds for victims of deadly floods that hit the capital city earlier this year.

Rebels say they may turn down peace deal amid government siege  (Associated Press)
Aceh rebels said Wednesday they may turn down a peace deal as the Indonesian military continued a siege on a guerrilla camp into its fifth day, dampening hopes that the agreement could end the 26-year separatist war.

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ELSEWHERE IN ASIA: Briton accused of double murder in Singapore appears in Melbourne couRT. A Briton accused of murdering two people, whose bodies were found at Orchard Towers, appeared in a Melbourne court on Tuesday as his campaign to fight extradition to Singapore began.

'It's him', bin Laden tape authentic (The Age)
US officials said a preliminary analysis by intelligence experts has concluded that an audiotape attributed to Osama bin Laden is authentic, US television networks reported late today.

In Bali, Deserted Hotels Cutting Workforces as Tourists Vacation Elsewhere (Bloomberg)
``I have chefs helping out in the garden, receptionists helping in the restaurants,'' said Chris Norton, regional vice- president at Four Seasons Resorts, which has 207 rooms and villas in two Bali locations. ``What is important is they keep busy.''

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Amrozi Arrested, Ba’asyir Implicated
(Tempo, main article) The police are convinced Amrozi is one perpetrator of the Bali bomb attack. But his relationship with Ba’asyir and international terror groups remains unproven.

A Tropical Disease Gets Topical
The dengue virus is spreading throughout Asia. Protect yourself from painful 'break-bone fever' 

Forget the West, Indonesia must act for its own sake
(The Australian) Megawati must tackle terrorism if moderate Islam is to overcome the radical version and her nation is to flourish, writes Jusuf Wanandi.

CIGAR LOUNGES in Jakarta (IslandLife Magazine)

War plans rile some expatriates (IHT)
After Congress voted to give President George W. Bush authority to use America's military might against Iraq, many U.S. expatriates in Holland are angry about the prospect of what they feel is an unjustified war being planned and waged in their names.

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Hello everyone.

The Bali Bulldogs Memorial Soccer Sixes to be held F.A. Cup Final weekend, May 10th and 11th 2003.

Firstly I apologise for having to send this so soon after the recent tragedy here in Bali. As you can appreciate though, tournaments take a lot of work, time and organisation to put on. The Bali Bulldogs Football Club wish to send their heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the victims families and friends. We as a Club that live here in Bali, know all to well the grief it has bestowed on many of you.

It has a been a difficult decision on whether to go ahead with next years tournament but from a personal opinion and i know the Committee of the Bali Bulldogs will back me on this, to let mindless, cowardly murderers stop any sport around the World means they are winning. I urge all of you to step up for the tournament here in Bali, if not just to show the World that nothing will ever stop us playing this great game of Football.

Yours for Football. Kenny Latham, Director of Coaching. Bali Bulldogs Football Club.   For More details send an email to: balibulldogsoccer@hotmail.com

Hey Friends,

Though you might like to read this.

Yesterday they announced that Sting and David Bowie will together play a concert in Bali in March. Both artists have long connections with Bali. Their purpose it 1) to give ALL of the proceeds to the families of Indonesian victims of the bombs and the local hospitals, and 2) to fill every hotel room in Bali for the weekend and kick-start the return of tourists when they see it is safe. The government has waived all taxes and fees. Bowie in Bali - it will be a night to remember for a long time.

Mick Jagger, who has a house in Bali and got married there, cannot come because of a world tour. He is often seen sitting on the porch jamming with local kids. He has given one million pounds to the fund.

Regards,

Andreas