After Makassar Bombing, National Army And Police Members Assist Angkasa Pura I Airport's Security Improvement

Angkasa Pura I improves airport security after the bombing of places of worship in Makassar. (Photo: Doc. Antara)

JAKARTA - PT. Angkasa Pura I (LLC) carried out increased security at all managed airports, including Sultan Hasanuddin Makassar Airport, after the bombing that occurred in front of a house of worship in Makassar at around 10:20 central Indonesia time.

"The management of Angkasa Pura I is responsive and has directly increased security efforts in all airports after the bombing in Makassar that occurred on Sunday morning. This is done considering that an airport is a vital object of the state, so it is necessary to anticipate the potential for further threats from the incident," said the President Director of PT Angkasa Pura. I (Persero) Faik Fahmi in a written statement, as quoted from Antara, Monday, March 29.

There are efforts to improve security at all managed airports, namely increasing the inspection of vehicles that will enter the airport area by increasing random checks in the parking ticket collection area and involving the assistance of assisted National Army and National Police officers.

It is said, also conducting joint patrols for security checks in the airport perimeter area, increasing the accuracy of airport officers in examining people or officers and vehicles entering the airside area, and tightening security at cargo terminals and regulated agents through intensive coordination with operators of the related services.

AP I, also improves security and guarding of the Aircraft Refueling Depot and carries out consistent checks at the screening checkpoint (SCP) area, and ensures that people who enter restricted areas must show their airport identity card.

"We also inspected all the culverts at the airport which were managed by AP I," he said.

AP I also continues to coordinate intensively with airport authorities regarding policies to increase airport security and coordinate with security forces to identify possible potential threats. Efforts to increase security must also pay attention to health protocols.

"For prospective passengers and airport service users who are at the airport or going to the airport, we apologize if this security enhancement effort disturbs comfort. This is done for the sake of our safety and security," said Faik Fahmi.