In the past few days, I believe there is no other words being buzz around in Indonesia other than Noordin M Top. After the successful raid of Indonesian Police elite squad in in Temanggung-Central Java and Jati Asih, Bekasi last week, the name of Indonesia most wanted man, Noordin M Top (some also spelled it as “Nordin Moh Top” or “Nurdin M Top“) is always appear on every news headline afterward. As you may know already, on these raid, there are 3 people shot dead by the Police. 2 are as a result of Jati Asih-Bekasi raid, while the other is as a result of dramatic assault by Indonesian Police in Temanggung, Central Java.

Yet, it is understandable why this event has so many observers, if we look at the chronological event and also the result of the raids. In the Jati Asih-Bekasi raids, Police uncover more than 100kg explosive material that ready to be detonated and also uncover some plan to attacked Indonesian President, SBY on his private residency in Puri Cikeas and also the Istana Negara, his official residency. In the Temanggung, the event of the raid is by naturally very dramatic (a classic remake of Holywood action movie with its “Bang” and “Boom” ) and do not forget also the time length of the blockade which expand to more than 17 hours. A very suitable news for all kind of media coverage.

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