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Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Puan Maharani held a coordination meeting in preparation for the security of hosting the Asian Games XVIII 2018 at her office in Jakarta, Thursday (17/5). Puan Maharani asserted, the security of the XVIII Asian Games, starting August 18 next, will involve Police and Military personnel, to achieve maximum security.

Therefore, it needs synergies from all stakeholders to make the Asian Games, a success especially in the securityissue which is a serious concern of the government. This factor will be the government's focus for the event to run smoothly and safely.

The Coordination Meeting on the Preparation for Safeguarding the Asian Games was also attended by the National Agency for Combating Terrorism (BNPT) and related ministries and agencies. According to Suhardi, in a meeting that lasted for approximately two hours the discussed in great detail matters related to the security of the Asian Games which will be held in three months .

Meanwhile, the National Agency for Combating Terrorism (BNPT) will "all out" in securing the 2018 Asian Games from possible terrorist disturbances. In a press release in Jakarta on Thursday (17/05/2018), BNPT Chief Police Commissioner General SuhardiAlius wanted the Asian Games in Indonesia "zero attack, zero accident" as South Korea had done in the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon and the Olympics Winter 2018 in Pyeongchang. For that, security will be made very tight so there is no chance for those who want to disrupt the biggest sports event in Asia.

According to Suhardi, an international event such as the Asian Games has the potential to become a terrorist target so that anticipatory steps, awareness and synergy of various parties need to be done. He reminded the 2018 World Cup in Russia has also been threatened by militant groups, especially ISIS. This fact must be an understanding to be well anticipated. Therefore, this security issue must be really strengthened, without any loopholes.