Densus 88, Indonesia anti-terrorist special force unit, claim that they have killed Nurdin M Top on a gunfire  last night at Temanggung, Central Java. Few hours later, Densus 88 also reported few hours after, they have ambushed another terrorist branch on Jatiasih, Bekasi, West Java and found about 500 kilos of bomb component.

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‘Black friday” tragedy happened on JW Marriot and Ritz Charlton Indonesia has leverage nationalism spirit among Indonesia’s people. #indonesiaunite a twitter hashtag have been become trending topic since few days after tragedy, and now Panji Pragiwaksono an Indonesian multi talented artist made a very inspiring video to describe how Indonesian react against this threat.

#Indonesiauite is a symbol how Indonesia will unite against anything who try to disturb our country in any ways. #indonesiaunite also a symbol for “kami tidak takut” which mean “We are not afraid”, Indonesia will never be afraid even if terrorist or anyone bomb us 100 times more, instead it will make us stronger, because we will unite, no longer boundaries of tribe, religion or racism.

Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (president of Indonesia) statement about possibility of terror background was due to his winning on 2009 election and latest investigation evidence found have smashed more opinion on Jakarta’s bombing terror speculation. When a bomb terror was explode in Indonesia, most of time people will point their finger into radical muslim group. But, it’s different for last Friday threat.  Issue about election result and dirty politics behind this terror went to public after SBY (Yudhoyono’s nickname) made his press release few hours after tragedy.

Death victim of some top big company’s management because of this blast has also make some people rumored that business competition was strong motive for this bombing. Ritz Charlton is one of best hotel in Jakarta, well known for its deluxe service for jetsetter and a very tight security procedure, this hotel then become most favorite place for business or lunch meeting. “Black Friday” terror on July 17 2009 at Rizt Charlton caused 9 deaths and some of them are top management of Indonesia’s and International prestigious institution.

Another news come from most favorite social media, twitter, #indonesiaunite was top trending topic on Twitter when D-Day.

On August 5, 2003 Indonesia was grieved for 60 victims who killed on Jakarta’s JW Marriot bomb threat. Now after 6 years, again terrorist re-bombed same hotel. 2 blasts were occurred on Friday, July 17,2009 8AM. Too many speculation on who should be responsible for this threat. Issue like radical muslim activity, national coupe to chaos after Indonesia’s election were speculated to be main reason for this attack.

Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, president of Indonesia state that he and all component of Indonesia should condemned this threat and he sworn that he and Indonesia will do best effort can be done to investigate and find the responsible one.

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This morning when I turn on my television to watch morning news, I was shocked when saw a bomb blast has happened on Ritz Charlton Hotel, Mega Kuningan, Jakarta. Till I publish this news, 4 killed victims (updated: 9) have been indicated while predict to be more.

OkeZone.Com, Indonesia local news portal said that bomb was blast 2 times, first was from JW Marriot hotel and 2nd from Ritz Charlton hotel. All victim have been evacuating to nearest hospital like RS Jakarta, RS Thamrin and MMC Hospital.

This bomb attack was the 2nd threat happened on Mega Kuningan, first attack was on 2002 with 60 causalities.

Personally, I condemned this threat for whatever reason, and deepest condolence for all victims.

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