Following are the leading stories in the main Indonesian newspapers on Feb. 8. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

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THE JAKARTA POST

- GOVERNMENT PLANS TO RETURN PALM OIL PLANTATIONS TO FOREST

Indonesia's government plans to slash 49,000 hectares (121,100 acres) of illegal palm oil plantations in Riau province, allowing forests to reclaim cleared land, a local official said.

- CHINESE-INDONESIANS CELEBRATE NEW YEAR ACROSS COUNTRY

Thousands of Indonesians of Chinese descent flocked into temples across the country to pray and celebrate the Lunar New Year.

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KOMPAS

- SOCCER FANS CLASH, ONE KILLED

A Indonesian soccer league fan was killed after rival supporters clashed following a semi-final competition in central Jakarta, prompting officials to consider cancelling the final match.

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