Japan amazed by 'pecalang'

Japan amazed by 'pecalang'

DENPASAR, Bali: Thirty-five Japanese police officers are studying the Balinese traditional security guards called pecalang.

Led by Superintendent Hidaki, the Japanese police officers met with Bali Police chief Brig. Gen. Budi Setyawan Thursday to express their desire to study Bali's traditional security system.

Hidaki said he was amazed by the role of pecalang in assisting the security authorities in Bali, the country's most popular resort island.

"We are willing to learn about this pecalang model of a traditional security force," he said.

Hidaki said his group wanted to know how the pecalang was established and recruited its members so as to become effective in helping ensure security and order in Bali. --Antara