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On This Day - October 31, 2000

Curiosity led us to buy exam papers: Witnesses

Curiosity led us to buy exam papers: Witnesses JAKARTA (JP): Three students testified at the South Jakarta District Court on Monday that curiosity had led them to buy copies of the national high school final examinations (Ebtanas) from defendant Dwi Santoso.

Where to go in Bandung:

Where to go in Bandung: Exhibitions * Fine Arts Exhibition, Liyan by Nindityo Adipurnomo, at Selasar Seni Sunaryo, Jl. Bukit Pakar Timur no. 100 (Phone: 022 2507939), until Dec. 3. * Handycrafts, Design Interior Exhibition by Kalingga Gallery, at Grand Hotel Preanger Bandung, Jl. Asia Afrika No.

KL mulls palm oil-rail swap

KL mulls palm oil-rail swap KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia hopes to sell some four billion ringgit (US$1.05 billion) worth of palm oil to China in exchange for the construction of a rail project.The Sun newspaper quoted Primary Industries Minister Lim Keng Yaik as saying over the weekend that he...

Residents told to be alert to troublemakers

Residents told to be alert to troublemakers JAKARTA (JP): In an effort to settle the prolonged rift between neighboring Palmeriam and Kebon Manggis subdistricts in Matraman area, East Jakarta, Governor Sutiyoso called on local residents to identify and keep an eye on the "provocateurs".

Local govt to fund workers' return

Local govt to fund workers' return PEKANBARU, Riau: In the future, local administrations will have to bear part of the cost of repatriating illegal workers deported by the Malaysian government.The new scheme was formulated during a coordinating meeting here recently.

PPP recalls member from DPR special committee

PPP recalls member from DPR special committee JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) has abruptly recalled Habil Marati's membership in the House of Representatives' Special Committee due difference in approach to financial scandals allegedly linked to the President.

Ambon to resume town's public bus services

Ambon to resume town's public bus services AMBON, Maluku (JP): Ambon will relaunch public bus services along the town's three main thoroughfares as of Wednesday after they were suspended for some time due to the ongoing sectarian conflict in the area.

Abdurrahman says political factors behind rupiah's fall

Abdurrahman says political factors behind rupiah's fall JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid told the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday that the rupiah's plunge in value was caused by a perception of political instability.

Convicted Tommy appeals for a case review

Convicted Tommy appeals for a case review JAKARTA (JP): Businessman Hutomo Mandala Putra, alias Tommy, convicted to serve 18 months imprisonment for corruption, filed for a review of his case with the South Jakarta District Court on Monday in a last ditch attempt to avoid going to prison.

Alleged motorcycle thief arrested

Alleged motorcycle thief arrested DENPASAR, Bali: An alleged motorcycle thief, identified as Sahmin, was arrested on Sunday night at Padangbai Port, some 70 kilometers east of Denpasar.A police officer said on Monday Sahmin was arrested when he attempted to board a ship for Lombok with the stolen...

No reason for surprise

No reason for surprise President Abdurrahman Wahid, according to his spokesman Wimar Witoelar, wants to draw a thick line between the (Soeharto's) New Order regime's tradition and that of his own. But the (Abdurrahman Wahid) government has not only totally inherited its culture and methods, but its...

RI pipeline project revived

RI pipeline project revived SINGAPORE (AFX-ASIA): L&M Group Holdings Ltd. said it has signed a heads of agreement with PT Siwani Trimitra Tbk to co- operate in reviving pipeline projects entered into by unit Van Der Horst Ltd. with Pertamina.

In search of a person who can lead

In search of a person who can lead This is the second of two articles on leadership by Dr. Ignas Kleden, a sociologist and executive director of The Go-East Institute (Institute for East-Indonesian Affairs), Jakarta.

Sutiyoso wants 30% taxi fare hike

Sutiyoso wants 30% taxi fare hike JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso said an increase in taxi fares is inevitable due to the recent 12 percent fuel hike and spiraling prices of automotive spare parts.Sutiyoso said he would support a fare increase of up to 30 percent and not 45 percent as proposed.

Eurico transferred to Salemba penitentiary

Eurico transferred to Salemba penitentiary JAKARTA (JP): While the trial on Eurico Guterres' alleged role in last month's incident in Atambua, East Nusa Tenggara, is approaching, prosecutors transferred on Monday the pro-Indonesia East Timorese militia leader from his safe house at the city police...

CAL flies to Penang, Medan

CAL flies to Penang, Medan TAIPEI (AFP): Taiwan's China Airlines (CAL) on Sunday inaugurated new flight routes to Malaysia and Indonesia to meet the growing tourist demand.The new Taipei-Penang-Medan service will have five flights a week using Boeing 737-800 passenger aircraft.

Vision 2015 for family planning

Vision 2015 for family planning JAKARTA (JP): The National Family Planning Coordination Board (BKKBN) unveiled on Monday a new vision which it calls Quality Family 2015, putting greater emphasis on improving the quality of family life as well as controlling the population growth rate.

Four grilled over hunting Americans

Four grilled over hunting Americans JAKARTA (JP): Police are questioning four local Muslim leaders over their alleged roles in Sunday's sweep of international hotels in Surakarta, Central Java, for American guests, an officer said on Monday.

Catholic synod on New Indonesia

Catholic synod on New Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Leaders of the Roman Catholic Church in Indonesia will gather starting Wednesday to discuss ways of empowering the community in the "New Indonesia".The Synod of the Indonesian Catholic Church 2000, which brings together representatives from the 34...

UI team to assess governor's commitment in speech

UI team to assess governor's commitment in speech JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will send out an investigation team from the University of Indonesia (UI) to monitor the success of eight commitments made by Governor Sutiyoso in his revised accountability speech in August, an official said on...

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