Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, June 22, 2001 Exhibitions * Art in Italian and Indonesian Ceramics in the framework of the Indonesian-Italian Workshop on Advanced and Conventional Ceramics, Italian Cultural Institute, Jl. HOS Cokroaminoto 117, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3927531), Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., until June 30. * Photomontage Machine/Anti-Machine, I See Gallery, The Polish Cultural Center, Jl. Diponegoro 65, Central Jakarta.

Government to provide subsidy for imported buses and taxis JAKARTA (JP): The government said on Friday it would subsidize imported new buses and taxis by public transportation companies instead of handing out cash to compensate for the recent fuel price hike. Minister of Industry and Trade Luhut B. Pandjaitan said that subsidizing imported new vehicles would bring greater benefit to commuters.

ICJ to hear Sipadan-Ligitan case THE HAGUE (AFP): The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will start public hearings here on Monday to determine if the Philippines can intervene in a territorial dispute between neighbors Malaysia and Indonesia. Malaysia and Indonesia both claim sovereignty over the islands of Pulau Ligitan and Pulau Sipadan, situated off the coast of Sabah, on the island of Borneo. The countries have agreed to allow the ICJ to decide who owns the Celebes Sea islands.

Offerings a must before the sugar mill rolls Text and photos by Bambang Muryanto KARANGANYAR, Central Java (JP): So, the machines are all installed, the workers are organized and ready to start -- now it's time to take care of the spirits. Producing sugar in Java is not merely about logistics and the bottom-line. Mill administrators continue to hold onto an old belief, that a sacred ritual must be held for good luck before the sugar mills start rolling.

Mahfud's statement From Republika On June 14, 2001, TPI aired its interactive dialog program called Pro and Con featuring Prof Dr. Yusril Ihza Mahendra, Mahadi Sinambela and Prof. Dr. Mahfud MD. Mahfud MD gave an interesting and rational analysis, but one point must be underlined. He said, "... politics is power... and horse trading is OK in politics". I'm afraid his words call for our contemplation. Mahfud apparently saw nothing wrong in his statement.

Threats Gus Dur repeats threats after Friday prayers. Page 2 School Searching for the right school always a headache. Page 3 Unleaded gas Switching to unleaded gasoline. Page 4 Tennis Davenport in Eastbourne final at expense of Rubin. Page 6 Offerings Offerings a must before sugar mill rolls. Page 8 Takeover bid DBS announces $5b takeover bid for rival S'pore bank. Page 10 Inflation Economist warns inflation in 2001 may surge to 14%.

Searching for the right school always a headache By Hera Diani JAKARTA (JP): This month, many parents find themselves in the quest for selecting schools for their children, which, as in war, needs a certain strategy. Searching for a good school in a big city like Jakarta is not easy for most people. More often than not good scores do not make it easier to find the right school. Location is also important, beside the cost of schooling, of course.

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Cisadane fiesta opens Saturday TANGERANG, Banten (JP): The annual Cisadane Festival, which opens here on Saturday, will present an assortment of traditional art performances and competitions for residents of Tangerang. Speaking to Antara, E. Kusnawan, the deputy chairman of the organizing committee, described the one-week event as a people's festival, adding that organizers hoped to attract as much participation from residents as the previous year.