Bogor to check Idul Fitri gifts

BOGOR: The municipal administration will soon raid shopping centers, kiosks and shops that sell Idul Fitri gift- and food packages, an official said on Monday.

"The target is expired food products," Bambang Hermanto, head of the Bogor Industry, Trade and Cooperatives Agency, was quoted as saying by Antara news agency.

It is common practice to exchange parcels of food and beverages -- mostly imported goods -- during the Idul Fitri holiday season.

The raid will be held in cooperation with the health agency and agriculture agency in a bid to protect consumers, Bambang said. -- JP