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Archive: 14 January 2004

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Mega to inaugurate stadium in Malang

Mega to inaugurate stadium in Malang MALANG, East Java: President Megawati is scheduled to lay the cornerstone of a new sports stadium in the East Java town of Malang on Jan. 22.Local government spokesman Soegiantoro said the Rp 19 billion (US$2.

KPU urges media to be professional

KPU urges media to be professionalMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU), the Election Supervisory Committee and the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) are drafting election campaign guidelines to govern coverage on radio and television, which...

PNM-BII in sharia partnership

PNM-BII in sharia partnership JAKARTA: State-owned investment firm PT Permodalan Nasional Madani (PNM) and Bank International Indonesia (BII) signed a marketing partnership agreement on Tuesday for the former's sharia mutual fund products.

Ian Dutton: A voice for Indonesia

Ian Dutton: A voice for IndonesiaTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The departing Indonesia country director for U.S. non- governmental organization The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Ian Myles Dutton, wants to be a positive voice for Indonesia in Washington, where he will take up his new...

ASEAN economics ministers to meet in Yogyakarta

ASEAN economics ministers to meet in YogyakartaSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) economics ministers are to meet informally in Yogyakarta on Jan. 19 and Jan. 20 to discuss, among other things, economic integration in the region.

Trans-Jakarta Bus

Trans-Jakarta Bus From Media IndonesiaPictures of the bus being promoted as a favored mode of travel in Jakarta's mass transportation system are now published in the printed media by the name of the Trans-Jakarta Bus.

Suspect in Unsyiah rector's murder to for trial

Suspect in Unsyiah rector's murder to for trialNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam A man charged with murdering the Syiah Kuala University (Unsyiah) rector three years ago in the war-torn province of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam will stand trial soon, prosecutors said on...

Excelcomindo attracts $350m bid

Excelcomindo attracts $350m bid JAKARTA: Indonesia's third-largest cellular telecommunications operator PT Excelcomindo Pratama has received around US$350 million in bids for its planned $300 million international bond issue, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

New banking landscape

New banking landscape Indonesia's banking industry will be further consolidated under a national banking structure the central bank launched last week for implementation, beginning this year, to build a sound, strong and efficient financial system.

Rescuing illegally exploited animals

Rescuing illegally exploited animals Recently, along with friends, I visited a typical pasar malam (fair) in a small town in West Java. A screened-off area, surrounded by placards promising various unlikely "wonders", aroused our curiosity.We paid at a booth and entered ...

7 new high court presidents named

7 new high court presidents named JAKARTA: Supreme Court Chief Justice Bagir Manan is slated to inaugurate on Wednesday seven high court leaders for postings across the country.The Jakarta High Court will have a new president -- former Makassar High Court leader Harifin H.

Rushdie checks out of hotel after protest

Rushdie checks out of hotel after protestAgence France-Presse, Mumbai, India Indian-born British novelist Salman Rushdie, holidaying in India, has checked out of his Bombay (also Mumbai) hotel room, a hotel official said on Tuesday after hardline Muslims threatened to "blacken" the author's face.

KPU to open registration for election monitors on Jan. 21

KPU to open registration for election monitors on Jan. 21Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) said on Tuesday it would open registration for election monitoring teams or agencies on Jan. 21 in order for them to obtain accreditation.

Indonesia ready to ratify Kyoto Protocol

Indonesia ready to ratify Kyoto ProtocolLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia has stated its readiness to ratify the Kyoto Protocol, an international treaty intended to lower greenhouse gas emissions, which will make the government eligible for cash bonuses from the Clean Development...

Tangerang parking fee doubles

Tangerang parking fee doubles TANGERANG: The local administration has increased the parking rate from Rp 1,000 (12 U.S. cents) to Rp 2,000 since the beginning of this year in an effort to double its revenues from parking tax.Last year, the regency made Rp 1.2 billion in parking tax.

(Advertorial)

(Advertorial)InterContinental Resort Bali welcomes 2004 in styleThe year 2003 was a memorable one for InterContinental Resort Bali as it celebrated its 10th Anniversary. These ten successful years in the competitive hospitality industry are proof of the management's remarkable achievements in...

Children of all sizes need healthy diet

Children of all sizes need healthy dietMelissa Southern-Garcia, Dietitian, Jakarta, southerndietitian@yahoo.com I receive many questions from readers about problems with overweight children. Childhood obesity is a topic that has received much press lately and has actually reached epidemic...

Fired aircraft firm workers go from zoo to ministry to camp

Fired aircraft firm workers go from zoo to ministry to campThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thousands of dismissed workers of PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PT DI), a state-owned aerospace company in Bandung, West Java, have refused to go home, and say they will stay for another two days in Jakarta despite...

1. 5BOMB (1x30)

1. 5BOMB (1x30) Police capture six terror suspects 2. 5RECTOR (1x35) Suspect in rector's murder set for trial 3. 5KARUN (2x20) Treasure thieves arrested in Cirebon 4. 5UNHCR (1x30) Striking Afghans now number 16 5. 5POSO (2x18) Security operation in Poso extended

PGN to issue bonds next month

PGN to issue bonds next monthJAKARTA: PT Perusahaan Gas Negara said Monday it plans to issue between US$100 million and $150 million in 10-year international bonds next month."I expect that the bonds can be listed on the American markets by the third week of February," Gas Negara President...

TNI vows to help with elections

TNI vows to help with elections JAKARTA: Despite only having 50 percent of its troops available, the Indonesian Military (TNI) would still be ready to help the police secure the 2004 general elections, an officer says.

Fifth no-show for Tommy

Fifth no-show for Tommy JAKARTA: Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, the youngest son of former president Soeharto, failed for the fifth time to testify in the trial of Islamic boarding school leader Abdullah Sidiq Muin at the Central Jakarta District Court on Tuesday.

Rupiah Retes Jan.13

Rupiah Retes Jan.13 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,864.29 6,082.38 6,507.97 6,438.48 Brunei dollar 1 5,208.38 4,615.34 4,938.02 4,885.55 Canadian dollar 1 6,914.58 6,126.08 6,555.64 6,484.73 Swiss franc 1 7,191.88 6,374.15 6,818.55 6,747.

Where to go in Jakarta: Wednesday, January 14, 2004

Where to go in Jakarta: Wednesday, January 14, 2004Exhibitions* Puppet Wayang Menak, Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Jl. Palmerah Selatan no. 17, Central Jakarta (Tel. 5483008 ext. 7910/7911), until Jan. 15. * Installation, Painting, Drawing by Awan Simatupang and Okky Arfie Hutabarat, Lontar Gallery, Jl.

Sardono granted professorship

Sardono granted professorship JAKARTA: Noted choreographer Sardono Waluyo Kusumo will be installed as a professor of dance on Wednesday, making him the first artist with no formal education to receive the academic honor.

1. TAX: 2 LINES, 19 COUNTS

1. TAX: 2 LINES, 19 COUNTS Government completes draconian tax law 2. BUSWAY: 3 lines, 17 COUNTS Two busway buses damaged just before launching day 3. LOTERY: 2 LINES, 20 COUNTS Sports council turns to lottery for funding 4.

Parties criticized for weak nominees

Parties criticized for weak nominees JAKARTA: The maneuver of some political parties to include celebrity personalities on their legislative candidate lists clearly shows that those parties are desperate to lure voters, an analyst says.

Indonesia still struggling with nationwide leprosy

Indonesia still struggling with nationwide leprosyEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia is facing daunting challenges in its efforts to eradicate leprosy, which remains a serious health problem in 111 of its 440 regencies and mayoralties.

KL, Bangkok resume joint patrols

KL, Bangkok resume joint patrols MALAYSIA: Malaysian and Thai military forces on Tuesday conducted joint patrols along their jungle border for the first time since the 1970s, after plans to resume them were sped up due to recent violence in southern Thailand.

BANK BUKOPIN-DEUTSCHE BANK COOPERATION: Bank Bukopin and Deutsche

BANK BUKOPIN-DEUTSCHE BANK COOPERATION: Bank Bukopin and Deutsche Bank signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for cooperation in trade advisory services at Four Seasons Hotel, Singapore, on December 23, 2003. Pictured above (left to right) are Bank Bukopin Director of Commercial A.

Sardono granted professorship

Sardono granted professorship JAKARTA: Noted choreographer Sardono Waluyo Kusumo will be installed as a professor of dance on Wednesday, making him the first artist with no formal education to receive the academic honor.

Who really benefits from rice protection?

Who really benefits from rice protection?Abdul Bayes, The Daily Star, Asia News Network, Dhaka Few persons would, perhaps, favor a forthright liberalization of rice trade. The reasons are not far to seek.

Two busway buses damaged one day before launch

Two busway buses damaged one day before launchDamar Harsanto and Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A day after calling for a perfect launch for the busway project, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso said on Tuesday that two of the 56 busway buses had already been damaged.

TV Program: Wednesday, Jan 14, 2004

TV Program: Wednesday, Jan 14, 2004.TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Entertainment News: Selebrita8:30 Cooking Show9:00 Entertainment News: Show Biz10:00 TV Drama: Saroja 12:30 p.m.

'Let women show they don't belong at home'

'Let women show they don't belong at home' With the Jan. 19 deadline approaching for some 24 political parties to resubmit their lists of legislative candidate, there is concern that not all of the parties will be able to meet the 30 percent quota for women candidates for the April 5 general...

Party defends Tutut's candidacy

Party defends Tutut's candidacyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta In response to earlier protests that Siti Hardiyanti "Tutut" Rukmana's presidential nomination was solely based on the desire to uphold New Order values, Chairman of the Concern for the Nation Functional Party (PKPB) R.

BPPT pushes for renewable energy sources

BPPT pushes for renewable energy sourcesLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia will promote the use of renewable materials, using biomass techniques, geothermal energy and hydro power, to generate electricity to liberate itself from dependence on expensive and diminishing fossil fuels.

Police capture six terror suspects

Police capture six terror suspectsApriadi Gunawan and Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Medan/Semarang North Sumatra Police have arrested six alleged Aceh separatist rebels, who they believe are responsible for planting bombs in the provincial capital of Medan.

Voters told to back aspirants with visions

Voters told to back aspirants with visionsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Noted scholar Nurcholish Madjid has urged the public at large to vote for a candidate with a good track record, clear vision, and high personal integrity in the upcoming presidential election.

Deeper U.S.-India space, nuclear cooperation unveiled

Deeper U.S.-India space, nuclear cooperation unveiledAgence France-Presse, Monterrey, Mexico U.S. President George W. Bush announced on Monday that the United States and India would deepen cooperation on civilian nuclear activities, civilian space programs and high-technology trade.

1. KPUD -- 48pt Bodoni Bold 5/1 (1x30)

1. KPUD -- 48pt Bodoni Bold 5/1 (1x30) Candidates may be disqualified 2. WASTE -- 36pt Bodoni Bold 2/3 (3x14) Jakarta wants dump dispute over by Jan. 17 3. RAKYAT -- 36pt Bodoni Bold 3/2 (2x21) 'Rakyat Merdeka' faces another libel suit 4.

Tension heightens at the Kemayoran fairground

Tension heightens at the Kemayoran fairgroundM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tycoon Siti Hartati Murdaya demanded on Tuesday that her former associate Edward Soeryadjaya peacefully hand over management of the Jakarta Fairground in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, or face a possibly violent...

JP/5/timex

JP/5/timexBPKP told to audit aid for refugees in NTTYemris Fointuna The Jakarta Post Kupang, East Nusa TenggaraPressure has been placed on the relevant authorities to investigate alleged irregularities in the use of Rp 53 billion (US$6.

Bulog corruptor's appeal tossed out by Jakarta High Court

Bulog corruptor's appeal tossed out by Jakarta High CourtMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The defense team of former State Logistics Agency (Bulog) chief Rahardi Ramelan has yet to decide whether to appeal the High Court verdict of guilty for their client's misuse of Rp 62.

Indonesia condems Australia's missile plan, warns of arms race

Indonesia condems Australia's missile plan, warns of arms raceAgencies, Jakarta/Sydney Indonesia has warned Australia that it could be starting an arms race in the Asia-Pacific region, following the latter's plan to buy a sophisticated U.S. anti-missile defense system.

Tourism prepares for the doldrums

Tourism prepares for the doldrumsP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tourism industry players lamented on Tuesday that the new visa-on-arrival policy (VOA), effective Feb. 1, would hinder the government's foreign exchange target of US$500 billion from the tourism sector this year.

Govenment has failed to promote human rights protection: Watchdog

Govenment has failed to promote human rights protection: WatchdogMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's failure to reform the Indonesian Military (TNI), the National Police, and the Supreme Court as well as the Attorney General's Office had worsened human rights...

[b]Who really benefits

Who really benefits from rice protection?Abdul Bayes The Daily Star Asia News Network Dhaka2. Warif -- ASEAN cities deliver pro-people service 2 X 30Naga, Tanah Datar, Magelang and Sidoarjo foster pro-people services Warief Djajanto Basorie Journalist Jakarta

Taking responsibility[b]

Taking responsibility The Indonesian press have focused on alleged corruption at the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) as well as in the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) and Bank Indonesia (the central bank) -- three state agencies that have a strategic role, under both routine and critical...

Jakarta wants dump dispute over by Jan. 17

Jakarta wants dump dispute over by Jan. 17Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta administration urged the Bekasi municipality administration to settle its internal dispute immediately and make a final decision on the Bantar Gebang dump before Jan. 17.

Bogor administration stops hotel construction

Bogor administration stops hotel constructionTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor The Bogor municipal administration has stopped the construction of the Holiday Inn hotel on a plot of land on Jl. Pangrango, Bogor, where the office of state-owned Radio Republic Indonesia (RRI) stands, following a...

Sports council turns to lottery for funding

Sports council turns to lottery for fundingEva C. Komandjaja and Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After being humiliated by Indonesia's poor performance at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Hanoi, the country's highest sports authority, the National Sports Council (KONI), is again seeking a...

Once is enough for haj pilgrimage

Once is enough for haj pilgrimageFrom Koran Tempo The lack of professionalism that has muddled up the management of haj pilgrimage affairs is undeniable. In fact, only one journey to the Holy Land, as one of the five religious obligations for Muslims, is required in a lifetime.

Hospital denies report on negligence

Hospital denies report on negligence The Honoris Hospital in the Modern Land housing complex in Tangerang denied on Monday a report that the hospital turned away a 24-year-old attempted suicide, who later died of her injuries, because her family could not afford to make a down payment.

Government completes draconian draft tax law

Government completes draconian draft tax lawRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Directorate General of Taxation has completed the revision of the country's tax laws, which will include greater power for the tax office to detain major tax evaders without trial and impose stronger...

Garuda's smoking policy

Garuda's smoking policy In regard to the letter by Yuliyanti complaining about the smoking policy during a Garuda Jeddah-Jakarta flight (The Jakarta Post, Jan. 8), first and foremost, we would like to convey our sincerest apology for the inconvenience.

Security operation in Poso extended

Security operation in Poso extendedRuslan Sangadji and Irvan NR, The Jakarta Post, Palu, Central Sulawesi The major police operation "Sintuwu Maroso", aimed at maintaining security in the troubled regency of Poso, has been extended for another six months, a top police officer said on Tuesday.

1. DIRGANTARA: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18

1. DIRGANTARA: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 Fired aircaft firm workers go from zoo to ministry to camp 2. RAHARDI: 36 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 28 Bulog corruptor's appeal tossed out by High Court 3. LEPROSY: 32 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 24 Indonesia still struggling with nationwide leprosy 4.

[b]Helping migrant

Helping migrant women workersFrom Kompas We have read reports about the plight of Indonesian migrant women workers in Saudi Arabia and some other countries. I believe the government and the Indonesian labor recruitment companies are fully responsible for this matter.

Double-tracking

Double-tracking of railway neededFrom KompasTrains may help ease traffic congestion in Jakarta. Some people living in Bintaro, Serpong and Tangerang have benefited from the electric railway service plying the Manggarai-Sudirman- Tanah Abang-Serpong route.

Police may still investigate Sjahril, Suta

Police may still investigate Sjahril, SutaSandy Darmosumarto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National Police chief of detectives Comr. Gen. Erwin Mappaseng said the police would soon question former Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Sjahril Sabirin and former BPPBN chairman I Gede Putu Ary Suta for their...

Marine firm invests Rp 2t in Papua

Marine firm invests Rp 2t in Papua JAYAPURA, Papua: A marine firm is investing Rp 2 trillion (US$235 million) to explore the marine potential in Papua, particularly in the northern and southern parts of the province.

Anti money-laundering committee established

Anti money-laundering committee establishedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has set up a national committee to coordinate strategy in combating money laundering following the passage of the new Money Laundering Law last year.Under Presidential Decree No.

21 treasure thieves arrested in Cirebon

21 treasure thieves arrested in CirebonNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon, West Java At least 21 people suspected of plundering hidden treasure from a shipwreck off the coast of Cirebon, West Java, were apprehended by a joint team from the National Police, Cirebon Police and the Ministry of...

Party paraphernalia torn down

Party paraphernalia torn down SURABAYA: The Surabaya Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) has torn down 148 flags and other political party paraphernalia throughout the city.The cleanup was held at predawn Tuesday by Panwaslu officials, assisted by local police, public order officers and...

No need to worry about bird flu: GAPMMI

No need to worry about bird flu: GAPMMISari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesians should not be overly worried over the outbreak of the bird flu that has ravaged Asia's poultry industry and reportedly caused 12 people to die of influenza.

Striking Afghans now number 16

Striking Afghans now number 16Luh Putu Trisna Wahyuni and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Mataram/Jakarta Entering their seventh day, the number of illegal Afghan immigrants on a hunger strike in a Mataram hostel rose to 16 on Tuesday afternoon. Nine of them have been admitted to the hospital.

Rakyat Merdeka daily faces another libel suit

Rakyat Merdeka daily faces another libel suitEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police investigators grilled on Tuesday the executive director of national daily Rakyat Merdeka, Teguh Santosa, as a suspect in a libel case filed by National Intelligence Agency (BIN) chief A.M.

Bush struggles for support at Latin America summit: President

Bush struggles for support at Latin America summit: President George W. Bush struggled to persuade leaders across the Americas to back his economic, trade and security agenda at a summit on Tuesday but faced skepticism as many edge away from U.S. policies.

KONI seeks Rp 110b for more gold

KONI seeks Rp 110b for more goldZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Sports Council (KONI) announced a proposal for an expensive three-year sports development program here on Tuesday with the initial aim of a strong showing at the 2006 Asian Games.

Bungku's split from Morowali rejected

Bungku's split from Morowali rejected PALU, Central Sulawesi: Central Sulawesi Governor Aminuddin Ponulele rejected a demand on Tuesday by local residents to separate Bungku from Morowali regency.The rejection was conveyed through a letter dated Jan. 8 to Morowali Regent Andi Muhammad.

Candidates may be disqualified

Candidates may be disqualifiedAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With 30 percent of Jakarta's legislative candidates facing possible disqualification, doubts are emerging as to just how qualified the Jakarta Provincial Elections Commission (KPUD) and its supervisory committee (Panwaslu) are to...

Persita held to 2-2 by Persib in Indonesia league

Persita held to 2-2 by Persib in Indonesia leagueMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Persita, who has lost two key players through suspension, was held to a 2-2 draw on Tuesday by Persib Bandung in their Indonesian soccer league's match at Benteng stadium, Tangerang.

NAga, Tanah Datar, Magelang and Sidoarjo foster pro-people service

NAga, Tanah Datar, Magelang and Sidoarjo foster pro-people serviceWarief Djajanto Basorie, Journalist, Jakarta The street in front of your house has potholes. You don't want a bone-jarring drive in your car every time you leave and return home.

Health agency confirms Chikungunya cases in Keagungan

Health agency confirms Chikungunya cases in KeagunganDewi Santoso The Jakarta Post JakartaThe Jakarta Health Agency confirmed on Tuesday that the disease afflicting dozens of residents of Keagungan subdistrict, Taman Sari district, West Jakarta, was indeed Chikungunya.

1. DUTTON 1x30

1. DUTTON 1x30 Ian Dutton: A voice for Indonesia 2. KWAN 1x40 Kwan best thing going after more than a decade 3. GUESS1 1x30 Costner to make another Western 4. GUESS2 1x30 Academy honors tech company

The number of Afghans go on strike rises to 16

The number of Afghans go on strike rises to 16Luh Putu Trisna Wahyuni and A'an Suryana The Jakarta Post Mataram/Jakarta Entering their seventh day, the number of illegal Afghan immigrants on a hunger strike in a Mataram camp rose to 16 on Tuesday afternoon.

AirAsia to fly to S'pore-Bangkok

AirAsia to fly to S'pore-Bangkok SINGAPORE: Malaysian budget airline AirAsia plans to begin services between Singapore and Thailand starting next month, local media reported Tuesday.Singapore's Civil Aviation Authority, which manages the city- state's Changi Airport, has been notified that AirAsia...

Police arrest suspected kidnapper

Police arrest suspected kidnapper DEPOK: Police arrested on Tuesday a 29-year-old woman suspected of kidnapping the two children of her employer whom she worked for as a nanny for only three days.The mother, Ruth Siahaan, 32, a resident of Griya Pancoran Mas housing complex, said the new nanny was...

Rupiah Retes Jan.13

Rupiah Retes Jan.13 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,864.29 6,082.38 6,507.97 6,438.48 Brunei dollar 1 5,208.38 4,615.34 4,938.02 4,885.55 Canadian dollar 1 6,914.58 6,126.08 6,555.64 6,484.73 Swiss franc 1 7,191.88 6,374.15 6,818.55 6,747.

Health agency confirms Chikungunya cases

Health agency confirms Chikungunya casesDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The West Jakarta Health Agency confirmed on Tuesday that the disease afflicting dozens of residents of Keagungan subdistrict, Taman Sari district, West Jakarta, was indeed Chikungunya.

* Headlines: Chikungunya cases in West Jakarta confirmed 2

* Headlines: Chikungunya cases in West Jakarta confirmed 2 * National: Government 'fails to promote human rights' 4 * Archipelago: Police extend operation in restive Poso 5 * Opinion: Who really benefits from rice protection? 6 * City: Police probe 'Rakyat Merdeka' over alleged libel 8 * Sports:...