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On This Day - December 14, 2000

House committee invites President on Jan. 17

House committee invites President on Jan. 17 JAKARTA (JP): A House of Representatives special committee has invited President Abdurrahman Wahid to clarify his alleged involvement in two financial scandals on Jan. 17, the committee's deputy chairman said on Wednesday.

Anti-luxury car rally turns sour

Anti-luxury car rally turns sour JAKARTA (JP): About 20 people protesting against imported luxury cars clashed with 30 customs officers outside the Directorate General of Customs and Excise in East Jakarta on Wednesday.

200 Kamra members to be sent abroad

200 Kamra members to be sent abroad SURABAYA (JP): In response to the disrupting demonstrations held by members of the police-sponsored civilian militia (Kamra) who face unemployment after their working contract ends this month, East Java governor Imam Utomo promised on Wednesday to have 200 Kamra...

30 military trucks for travelers

30 military trucks for travelers JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta military commander Maj. Gen. Slamet Kirbiantoro said on Wednesday that the command would provide 30 military trucks to help transport holiday travelers to their hometowns for the upcoming Christmas and Idul Fitri festivities.

The nation's treasures are being looted

The nation's treasures are being looted JAKARTA (JP): The monetary crisis afflicting the country for the past few years has contributed to the chronic looting and theft of national treasures, officials said here on Wednesday.

Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * Painting Women After Women, at Seniwati Showspace, Ubud Main Street, until Dec. 26. * Painting by German artist Peter Dittmar, at Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl Raya Sayan (Phone: 0361 979253), Dec. 28 to Feb. 10.

Bodybuilder Ade Rai to take two-year break

Bodybuilder Ade Rai to take two-year break JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian bodybuilder champion Ade Rai hopes to take a two-year break from competitions starting early next year in order to fulfill his desire to popularize bodybuilding throughout the country.

Yogya mulls building large fishery port

Yogya mulls building large fishery port YOGYAKARTA (JP): The Yogyakarta administration is studying the possibility of constructing a large fishery port to raise revenue ahead of the full implementation of regional autonomy.

Security in Aceh intensified ahead of Gus Dur visit

Security in Aceh intensified ahead of Gus Dur visit JAKARTA (JP): The government said on Wednesday that they were beefing up security in Aceh ahead of President Abdurrahman Wahid's visit to the troubled province on Tuesday.

6,000 bullets seized from ship

6,000 bullets seized from ship AMBON, Maluku: As many as 6,042 bullets, of various calibers, were confiscated by the military from a Dobonsolo passenger ship docked at the Ambon Naval base on Wednesday, an official said here.

Susanto wins in boys contest

Susanto wins in boys contest JAKARTA (JP): Susanto Megaranto of Indonesia produced his second victory in the Asian Continental Boys Under-16 Championships at the National Power Corporation (NPC) training center at Bataan, in the Philippines on Wednesday.

Scientists, cultural critics awarded with 'Satya Lencana'

Scientists, cultural critics awarded with 'Satya Lencana' JAKARTA (JP): Eight scientists and cultural critics were honored on Wednesday for their outstanding contributions to education and culture.Minister of National Education Yahya Muhaimin presented the Satya Lencana Pembangunan, Satya Lencana...

7 C. Java cyclists join SEAG training

7 C. Java cyclists join SEAG training SEMARANG (JP): Seven cyclists from Central Java have been undergoing training for the 2001 Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. They are Nurrachman, Andi Wibowo, Febiyanto, Teguh EP, Mujiono, Sri Suhemi and Rini Suyatni.

Honorary doctorate for Gus Dur

Honorary doctorate for Gus Dur JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid is due to leave for Thailand on Thursday morning to receive an honorary doctorate from the Asia Institute of Technology, the presidential press bureau said in a statement on Wednesday.

Integral system needed to secure sea

Integral system needed to secure sea JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia badly needs an integrated sea security system to maintain its sovereignty over its sea territory and curb fish theft, Minister of Maritime and Fishery Sarwono Kusumaatmadja said on Wednesday.

Six still missing after landslides in Kulon Progo

Six still missing after landslides in Kulon Progo YOGYAKARTA (JP): As of Wednesday afternoon, rescue workers had yet to recover the bodies of six villagers believed to be buried in the mud left by Monday's landslides in Kalibawang district, Kulonprogo regency.

Mapping Indonesia's legal reform

Mapping Indonesia's legal reformBy Meuthia Ganie-Rochman JAKARTA (JP): How do we kick off legal reform in Indonesia? The whole system looks messy. The court system is still widely regarded as a state-run mafia.

Govt vaccinates children in volatile provinces

Govt vaccinates children in volatile provinces JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in coordination with the World Health Organization (WHO) is running an immunization program, which is expected to cover around 2.

Badminton body mulls new hiring system for coaches

Badminton body mulls new hiring system for coaches JAKARTA (JP): Hoping to improve the performance of its shuttlers in international events, the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) will use a new system in hiring coaches for its training center in Cipayung, East Jakarta.

Marzuki to brief House leaders on Timor MOU, joint communique

Marzuki to brief House leaders on Timor MOU, joint communique JAKARTA (JP): In an attempt to calm fears of foreign intervention, Attorney General Marzuki Darusman said on Wednesday he would brief the House of Representatives (DPR) on a joint investigation by his office and the United Nations into...

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