APEC tightens security

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)