Bombs and gunfire in Jakarta
Jan 14th 2016, 3:39 am
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Bombs and gunfire in Jakarta
Breaking news this morning
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Jan 14th 2016, 4:18 am
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Re: Bombs and gunfire in Jakarta
News here is they were grenades and guns used and it happened outside the Sarinah Mall on the main road Jl Thamrin. To those who are familiar this isn't far from the iconic Jaya Pub.
According to reports there are 6 dead.
According to reports there are 6 dead.
Last edited by Davita; Jan 14th 2016 at 4:22 am.
Jan 14th 2016, 6:15 am
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Re: Bombs and gunfire in Jakarta
Shouldn't this be posted in the Indonesia section, or is there a relation with Malaysia?
Jan 14th 2016, 7:22 am
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Re: Bombs and gunfire in Jakarta
I am sure those living in Indonesia would know about it, before reading my posting here
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Jan 14th 2016, 7:48 am
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Re: Bombs and gunfire in Jakarta
Yes I did actually think of visiting Jakarta this week before deciding on Kota Kinabalu, very glad I made the right choice. You're right it is getting a bit too close for comfort. A German friend of mine was in Istanbul for New Year and I'm sure he feels the same.
Jan 14th 2016, 11:22 am
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Re: Bombs and gunfire in Jakarta
I would be very happy if something similar occurred in KL and was posted in my Bali forum. I'm going to KL in the next month so.....
I agree with SushiFan that 'normal events' should be kept to each relative forum but info like JC3 posted is invaluable, not only to travellers but those who have friends/relatives that may be affected.
Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia are all intertwined with respect to this kind of terrorism...remember, Noordon Top and Azahari Husin, of the Bali bombers, were Malaysians.
I agree with SushiFan that 'normal events' should be kept to each relative forum but info like JC3 posted is invaluable, not only to travellers but those who have friends/relatives that may be affected.
Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia are all intertwined with respect to this kind of terrorism...remember, Noordon Top and Azahari Husin, of the Bali bombers, were Malaysians.
