In 2002 , a bombing at two night clubs on the island of Java killed 202 people . Indonesia is no stranger to bombings such as the one that rocked two luxury hotels in Jakarta on Friday . Bombing focused on Jemaah Islamiyah , a terror group with ties to al Qaeda . In 2003 , the same JW Marriott hotel attacked Friday was bombed , killing 12 . Presidential spokesman says Indonesia has made progress in fighting terrorism .
In 2002 , a bombing at two night clubs on the island of Java killed 202 people . Bombing focused on Jemaah Islamiyah , a terror group with ties to al Qaeda . In 2003 , the same JW Marriott hotel attacked Friday was bombed , killing 12 . Presidential spokesman says Indonesia has made progress in fighting terrorism .