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On This Day - January 3, 2001

Houses of wayward villager burned

Houses of wayward villager burned DENPASAR, Bali: Hundreds of residents of Penarungan village, some 15 kilometers north of Denpasar, ran amok and burned down three houses belonging to a fellow resident on Monday.

Yap arrested for drunk driving

Yap arrested for drunk driving KUALA LUMPUR (AP): A Malaysian judge Tuesday ordered the arrest of a former top badminton player for failing to show up at a hearing on drunk driving charges, the national Bernama news agency reported.

Sinar Jaya bus burned

Sinar Jaya bus burned PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Following a deadly chain collision involving a Sinar Jaya bus which killed 10 people on Sunday, an angry mob burned down another Sinar Jaya bus when it passed Bukateja street about 30 kilometers east of here on Tuesday.

Police warn against misuse of logo

Police warn against misuse of logo JAKARTA (JP): The public is being urged to be alert and report to the authorities any groups seeking donations using the name of the Jakarta Police.The head of the city police's Community Development Division, Chief Commissioner Sisno Adiwinoto, pointed out on...

KL set to unveil new partner for MAS

KL set to unveil new partner for MAS KUALA LUMPUR (AP): The Malaysian government will announce a new partner for the financially troubled national carrier by the end of January, a news report said on Tuesday.

First Taiwanese boats to mainland in 50 years

First Taiwanese boats to mainland in 50 years XIAMEN, China (Reuters): The first Taiwan boats in more than 50 years to make legal, direct trips to the Chinese mainland docked in the southeastern province of Fujian on Tuesday, port officials said.

Gebu Minang to hold conference

Gebu Minang to hold conference PADANG, West Sumatra: The Minangkabau Economic and Cultural Movement (Gebu Minang) will hold a three-day conference starting Thursday at the Tri Arga Hall in Bukittinggi, an official said on Tuesday.

PBSI unfazed by player exodus

PBSI unfazed by player exodus SEMARANG (JP): Although an increasing number of badminton players and coaches are moving to other countries, the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) has no cause for concern, said Indonesian Badminton Center director Christian Hadinata on Tuesday.

Mahathir urged to push Myanmar

Mahathir urged to push Myanmar KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's opposition party pressed Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Tuesday to urge Myanmar's military junta to bring about political reforms during his visit to the country.

Bulog scam suspect's arrest extended

Bulog scam suspect's arrest extended JAKARTA (JP): The prime suspect of the multi-billion rupiah State Logistics Agency (Bulog) scandal, Alip Agung Suwondo, will remain at the Cipinang penitentiary after prosecutors extended his arrest for another 30 days from Jan. 1, 2001.

Software firms need stimulus

Software firms need stimulus NEW DELHI (AFP): India's software industry has asked the government to slash red tape and reduce taxes in order to sustain 50 percent growth and achieve a US$50 billion export target by 2008.

Vietnam to launch Internet

Vietnam to launch Internet HANOI (AFP): Vietnam is to launch its first e-commerce Internet website next month as part of moves by the authorities here to catch up with the explosion of e-commerce worldwide.

Muslim activists were not involved in bombing: Officials

Muslim activists were not involved in bombing: Officials JAKARTA (JP): Muslim activists were not involved in a series of bomb explosions at churches in seven provinces on Christmas Eve, a police officer and a minister said on Tuesday.Jakarta Police Chief Insp. Gen.

Indonesia not ready for women's boxing: Official

Indonesia not ready for women's boxing: Official JAKARTA (JP): Due to "cultural and technical reasons", the Indonesian Sports Council (KONI) has decided not to hold women's boxing events despite an urgent request from the world amateur boxing body AIBA.

Japan offers Pertamina Tuban plant project

Japan offers Pertamina Tuban plant project JAKARTA (JP): Japanese creditors want state oil and gas company Pertamina to continue the development of the stalled US$2.3 billion petrochemical project in Tuban, East Java, according to a senior executive at Pertamina.

Travel ban imposed on ex-bank owners

Travel ban imposed on ex-bank owners JAKARTA (JP): The government has issued travel bans on the former owners of three defunct commercial banks for their alleged misuse of Government Liquidity Support (BLBI) funds, an official said on Tuesday.

Where to eat noodles in Jakarta

Where to eat noodles in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Our new column on places to eat around the city starts with noodles as well as a whole lot more at an eatery in Central Jakarta.Bakmi Metropolitan, Jl. Dr. Satrio 275 (Casablanca), Central Jakarta.Open 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Women must look for benefits of regional autonomy

Women must look for benefits of regional autonomy Dr. Kathryn Robinson is head of Department of Anthropology at the Australian National University, Canberra. A fluent speaker of Indonesian, she has written many papers on Indonesia, her forthcoming publication being Gender, Nation and Democracy in...

North Korean leader to visit Seoul for second summit

North Korean leader to visit Seoul for second summit SEOUL (AFP): South Korean President Kim Dae-Jung and North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong-Il will meet in Seoul this year, a top minister said on Tuesday, ending doubts over the planned summit in the South's capital.

Buffet bonanzas, any time of the day, at Chiao Tung

Buffet bonanzas, any time of the day, at Chiao Tung JAKARTA (JP): There's one place in town where you can get decent food any time of the day. Chiao Tung at the Hotel Mercure Rekso Hayam Wuruk, 123 Hayam Wuruk in Glodok, runs a 24-hour restaurant and is the hotel's only food outlet.

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