Traffic cancels antiterrorist drill

Police and the local military in Bandung cancelled on Friday a planned antiterrorist drill around the venue of Sunday's commemorative summit due to the large crowds and heavy traffic in the vicinity.

Thousands of locals gathered to take photos of the Merdeka Building, which has been completely renovated and was sporting a variety of beautiful flower arrangements for the big event on Sunday. The crowds created a day-long traffic jam around the area.

"Security personnel will carry out their own simulation in private," the head of the local organizing committee said.

The streets surrounding the Merdeka Building are due to be completely blocked off to the public starting Saturday afternoon. --JP