Death of a terrorist: Any apology?

Death of a terrorist: Any apology?

From Kompas

The death of a terrorist leader in the recent police raid in
Batu, East Java, has brought relief and at the same time regret
to most people. As he was not seized alive, no information can be
extracted from him, apart from tracing pieces of evidence left
behind.

Is it a coincidence that Dr Azahari (killed in Batu) and
Noordin M. Top (still wanted) are Malaysian citizens? Why have
Indonesians been victimized as suicide bombers? Why were the
bombs following the first Bali bombings directed at local people
(instead of Westerners)?

Why have Malaysians waged their jihad in Indonesia? A larger
number of aliens can be found in Malaysia and it is easier to
target them there. The Azahari-Noordin group is funded from
Malaysia and its sponsor has been arrested and leniently punished
in Malaysia.

This issue can be viewed from the perspective of the party
most interested in the disruption of tourism in Indonesia. In
fact, Malaysia has for a long time promoted its tourism to
compete against Bali. It has also secured Sipadan and Ligitan
islands for tourism, though has not been so persistent in
demanding Ambalat Island.

As Indonesian citizens we should not be easily pitted against
each other by acting as suicide bombers. Azahari's documents have
shown further targets in East Java's cities of Tulungagung,
Trenggalek and Ponorogo, far from the aim of struggle once
claimed by the group.

Without ignoring the importance of living with other countries
as good neighbors, we should be alert against foreign forces
attempting by various means to create chaos in our country.
Meanwhile, has Malaysia apologized for the bomb attacks launched
by its citizens in Indonesia? Is it too late to do so?

It would have been wise to do so before requesting the
delivery of Azahari's body to Malaysia. If the apology is never
offered, our nation will indeed be hurt.

ENDRO SUKATWOKO
Bogor, West Java