Finance ministry to probe Bank Lippo auditor Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Finance launched on Friday an investigation into three appraisal firms and one auditor that had conducted an appraisal on assets and the audited financial report of Bank Lippo, for possible involvement in the alleged financial manipulation by the bank's management.

TV Program: Wednesday, March. 5, 2003 .TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m.Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 6:30 English News Service 7:30 Children's Program: Pentas Ceria 8:00 Talk Show:RT / RW 8:30 DRTV Indonesia 9:00 Documentary 9:30 Cooking Program: Menu Sehat 10:30 Entertainment 11:00 News: Berita Daerah 11:30 Music: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.News: Berita Siang 1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 2:00 News: Metro Indonesia 2:30 Music: Pop Daerah 3:00 Rona Budaya 4:00 Children's...

Workers threaten unrest over gambling den closure Fadli The Jakarta Post Batam, Riau Tension has blanketed a part of Batam as hundreds of workers, angered by the police closure of a casino in the resort area of Tering Bay, have threatened to attack other casinos on the industrial island in the Riau archipelago.

Workers threaten unrest over gambling den closure Fadli The Jakarta Post Batam, Riau Tension has blanketed a part of Batam as hundreds of workers, angered by the police closure of a casino in the resort area of Tering Bay, have threatened to attack other casinos on the industrial island in the Riau archipelago.

JP/5/acros05 Minister to stop mining in protected forests TERNATE, North Maluku: Minister of Forestry Mohammad Prakosa says he will not stand by and allow mining to take place in protected forests. He said he would discuss the problems stemming from the overlap in interests between forest protection and the mining sector with the House of Representatives in Jakarta. "I am not in a position to accept or reject something that has already been stipulated in Law No.

Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, March. 5, 2003 Exhibitions * Painting, Vibrasi by Hengki Qusta, at Gallery Surabaya, Jl. Pemuda No. 15, Surabaya, (Tel. 031-5454120), March. 9 to March. 15, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. * Painting, Explorasi Expresi, by Perupa Sidoarjo, at Gallery Surabaya, Jl. Pemuda No. 15, Surabaya, (Tel. 031-5454120), March. 17 to March. 23, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. * Architecture Design, The News Spirit Of Surabaya Design, at Jendela Restro Gallery, Jl. Sonokembang No.

Foods that help fight stress Melissa Southern-Garcia Dietitian Jakarta SouthernDietitian@yahoo.com Long working hours, the hectic pace of life and poor eating habits all go hand in hand. In times of stress, the human body actually needs more nutrients and the body becomes caught in a vicious cycle. While a bag of chips and a Coca-Cola may be a quick and easy lunch for people in a hurry, stress is draining the body of essential vitamin and mineral stores.

Batik designer Iwan Tirta taking stock Bruce Emond Contributor Jakarta Iwan Tirta has reached a point in his life where feeding the ego no longer takes center stage, but that should not be taken to mean that Indonesia's ambassador of batik design is resigning himself to a complacent dotage.

Maria Endah Hulupi The Jakarta Post Jakarta It would not come as a surprise if France's culinary scene was depicted as a delicious combination of old traditions and the arts. The country is home to some of the world's most famous sumptuous dishes and desserts, all meticulously served in artistic presentations, making any culinary experience there a feast for the eyes as well.

Taman Safari's Hadi Manansang dies at 87 Pat Irving Taman Safari Indonesia Bogor, West Java As light slowly dawned over a mist-shrouded Mount Pangrango on Sunday morning, there was a buzz of activity at Taman Safari Indonesia as a television crew prepared to broadcast live from the park's animal hospital. However, behind the bright lights and the on-air antics of a very naughty bear cub, a pall of gloom was gathering.