Media leaders condemn Bali attack

Media leaders condemn Bali attack

The Jakarta Post, Jakarta

In the wake of the Oct. 12 Bali bombing tragedy that claimed
183 lives, prominent media leaders grouped in the Editors' Club,
Television Association and the Public Relations Association
(Perhumas) conveyed their deep concern on Wednesday over the
incident and extended their condolences to the dead and injured
of all nations.

In a seven-point statement made available to The Jakarta Post
on Wednesday evening, the three groups strongly condemned the
terror acts and extended their appreciation to the big-hearted
and generous people of Bali in dealing with the calamity, for
showing their sincerity in helping rescue the survivors and for
preserving harmony among the people.

The statement also urged President Megawati Soekarnoputri,
members of the House of Representatives (DPR), prominent leaders
and other components of the nation to immediately put aside all
friction and political bickering and to sit down together to
formulate and implement concrete steps for waging war against
terrorism.

The President and DPR members were also urged to take concrete
measures to overcome the impact of Oct. 12, Black Saturday, and
promptly launch physical, economic and social reconstruction.

The statement asserted that measures to restore the economy
and the lives of Balinese people must include the rebuilding of
Bali's image as the country's icon of peace.

The groups further urged all Indonesians to unite in
confronting the national tragedy and to rise together to restore
the country's dignity.