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On This Day - February 8, 2001

Rupiah falls with arrival of forward trades deadline

Rupiah falls with arrival of forward trades deadline SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Most Asian currencies floundered late Wednesday, with the Singapore dollar hit hard by talk of a possible merger or acquisition involving the country's largest bank and nervousness about the political chaos in Indonesia.

Gus Dur supporters burn Golkar offices

Gus Dur supporters burn Golkar offices SURABAYA (JP): The anger of President Abdurrahman Wahid's supporters boiled over on Wednesday when they torched Golkar Party offices in Surabaya, Mojokerto and Malang, all in East Java.

No cross-holdings with Asia Pulp & Paper: AFP

No cross-holdings with Asia Pulp & Paper: AFP SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Singapore-listed Asia Food & Properties Ltd. (AFP) said Wednesday it has no cross-share holdings with Asia Pulp & Paper Co. (APP) even though the two companies share the same parent.

Police to hand over Elize to prosecutors

Police to hand over Elize to prosecutors JAKARTA (JP): City police detectives are scheduled to hand over bomb suspect Elize Maria Tuwahatu and the dossier on her to state prosecutors next week.City police chief of detectives Sr. Comr.

Minister's visit to S'pore to heal rift

Minister's visit to S'pore to heal rift SINGAPORE (AP): In a trip intended to soothe recently strained ties, Malaysia's deputy prime minister arrived on Wednesday in Singapore on an official visit.Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, who came with his wife, three Cabinet ministers and six...

Fighting racism and xenophobia

Fighting racism and xenophobia Chinese Indonesians have been able to openly celebrate Chinese New Year for the past two years. Feb. 15 also marks the once- lively Cap Go Meh celebrations following the New Year.

Asia faces fiscal dilemma

Asia faces fiscal dilemmaBy Alan Wheatley TOKYO (Reuters): The large public debts chalked up tackling Asia's financial crisis have come back to haunt the region's governments as they seek to cushion their economies from a global slowdown.

S'pore, RI to sign gas deal

S'pore, RI to sign gas deal SINGAPORE (AFX-ASIA): Singapore Power said it will sign on Feb 12 a gas supply deal with Pertamina. The deal will be signed in Jakarta by Singapore trade and industry minister George Yeo and Indonesian minister for energy & mineral resources Purmono Yusgiantoro, it said.

Residents moved from critical area

Residents moved from critical area BOGOR (JP): Over 170 families from Cileuksa Lebak subdistrict have been relocated from their subsiding land to the neighboring area of Cileuksa Utara, which lies 2 kilometers away.Spokesman for the Bogor regency administration M.

Police arrest 2, seize 1,669 explosive devices

Police arrest 2, seize 1,669 explosive devices JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Police special crimes detection unit (Tipiter) arrested two men for questioning and are hunting another following the finding of 1,669 small explosive devices in a warehouse in Penjaringan, North Jakarta, on Tuesday afternoon.

Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali: Exhibitions * Painting Song of Peace, by 7 painters from Malang, Surabaya, Kalimantan, Pranoto's Art Gallery, Main road, Kutuh, Ubud (Phone: 0361 970827), until Feb. 24. * Painting by German artist Peter Dittmar, at Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl.

Government undecided over fuel price increase

Government undecided over fuel price increase JAKARTA (JP): The government is undecided on whether to increase fuel prices in April this year as planned in the 2001 state budget, a minister said on Wednesday.

PLN regrets electricity black out

PLN regrets electricity black out JAKARTA (JP): A number of areas in the western and southern parts of the capital experienced a power blackout on Wednesday, starting at around 12 a.m.The state electricity company PT PLN has apologized for the problem, saying that it was caused by significant...

Indosat books profit despite lower income

Indosat books profit despite lower income JAKARTA (JP): International telephone operator PT Indosat suffered a 12.2 percent decline in operating profit in 2000, but the company still booked a significant increase in net earnings thanks to a surge in other income.

KL palm oil ends off lows on short covering

KL palm oil ends off lows on short covering KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures recouped some losses by the close on Wednesday on short covering after a bearish crop report from private forecaster Ivan Wong had pressured prices.

Enjoy the delights, food and views of Bali

Enjoy the delights, food and views of Bali DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Do Bali's white beaches, luxury hotels, friendly smiles and cultural festivals satisfy you? Have you ever sampled the wide selection of delicious foods offered by the famous tourist island's hotels and restaurants?Bali has numerous...

Public role in budget review hailed

Public role in budget review hailed JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso asserted on Wednesday that the public would have the opportunity to participate in revising the 2001 city budget in July."We cannot revoke the approved city budget, but we can accommodate criticism and suggestions for future...

Jakarta Outer Ring Road project may start next month

Jakarta Outer Ring Road project may start next month JAKARTA (JP): The eagerly anticipated Jakarta Outer Ring Road (JORR) is entering the final stages of its preparation and may begin next month, Minister of Settlement and Regional Infrastructure Erna Witoelar said on Wednesday.

YLKI begins new debate over 'halal' certification

YLKI begins new debate over 'halal' certification JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) proposed on Wednesday that foodstuff producers label products with warnings alerting consumers to the fact that they contain substances which are forbidden for consumption by Muslims.

'Latitudes' attempts to enlighten readers

'Latitudes' attempts to enlighten readersBy I Wayan Juniarta DENPASAR, Bali (JP): What would a writer typically do if he/she is getting fed up of having to sacrifice his/her seemingly ever-flowing ideas and inspiration just to be able to put up with the limited space and taste of, say, a newspaper?...

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