Ambon – Two bomb explosions shook Ambon, Maluku's provincial capital, on Wednesday striking fear into the hearts of the local population.

The first bomb explosion occurred in the sensitive Mardika- Batumerah area in the subdistrict of Sirimau at around 9.35 pm and the second bomb exploded in the Trikora Monument area in the subdistrict of Nusaniwe 10 minutes later. There have been no reports of casualties or damage so far.

Sectarian clashes erupted again here last April 25, triggered by the commemoration of the 54th anniversary of separatist RMS (South Maluku Republic) movement.

There have been three bomb scare incidents earlier that day. One person died and 12 others were wounded in the bomb explosion in Batumeja, Sirimau, on Tuesday.