APEC tightens security

The APEC conference organizers have tightened the security around the Jakarta Convention Center, specially around the meeting rooms.

Senior officials holding meetings yesterday were assured the hordes of journalists thirsty for news would not be able to ambush them by stricter security rules.

Besides losing their freedom of movement, the tighter security also prevents journalists from devouring the snacks and beverages designated for the delegates, but which many journalists covering the senior official meetings had been helping themselves to. (mds)