Bomb suspect goes on trial

JAKARTA: The South Jakarta District Court began the trial on Wednesday of Adi Suryana alias Qital, who is alleged to have been involved in the bomb attack on the JW Marriot Hotel in South Jakarta last year.

Suryana, a suspected member of regional terror network Jamaah Islamiah (JI), was charged under the antiterror law. He could face the death sentence if convicted.

The defendant is also charged with the illegal possession of firearms and explosives.

The trial will resume on Nov. 5. -- Antara.