Police urged to help maintain public security JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Political Affairs and Security Soesilo Soedarman, expressing concern over the recent urban crime wave, urged the public to actively participate in the Environmental Security System (Siskamling) to help maintain public order and security. Siskamling is an Indonesian way of patrolling at night, carried out in shifts by members of a neighborhood unit.

PT Inti hopes to increase sales, profits BANDUNG, West Java (JP): PT Industri Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Inti), the state-owned telecommunications equipment manufacturer, targets a seven percent increase in sales and profits this year, the company's president says. Arsyad Ismael told reporters visiting the company over the weekend that Inti's sales increased to Rp 344.58 billion last year from Rp 257.74 billion in 1992, while its profit rose to Rp 51.3 billion from Rp 33.33 billion in 1992.

Jakarta streets and crime The recent murder of Brig. Gen. Tampubolon shocked us, no matter what the motive behind it was. One of the best Indonesian army officers had to die in such a miserable way. This reminds us of how dangerous Jakarta's streets really are. Violence and robbery in the streets is on the rise. Last February police officers began an operation to rid the streets of criminals, but the most dangerous places have yet to be patrolled.

A "EXCUSE ME": Ramadhana from Persiraja Aceh holds off PSM Ujungpandang skipper Ajis Muin's (right) attack during their PSSI Cup intercity club amateur soccer championship at Senayan stadium. There was no score in yesterday's leg of the PSSI finals. jp/arh 6pt -----

Across the Archipelago C. Java plans new road SEMARANG, Central Java: A 170-km toll road costing 1.7 trillion rupiah will be started in 1995 to connect Central Java's three major cities, Semarang, Solo and Yogyakarta. This announcement was made by Gunawan, an official from the provincial legislative assembly. Antara, quoting Gunawan, reported that the planned highway is expected to beef up economic and trade activities in the province.

Guards accuse DPR protesters of using profanity JAKARTA (JP): Two House of Representatives (DPR) security guards testified in the Soeharto defamation trial on Saturday that profanity was used by the defendants at a protest against the current government. The guards however told the Central Jakarta District Court that they were not sure if the words were intended to attack President Soeharto.

Soeharto urges peaceful settlement to international quarrels JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto says international disputes should be resolved without employing coercive methods in order to ensure the stability and harmony of the region.

Labor dispute settled JAKARTA (JP): The employees and management of PT Duta Busana Danastri garment factory have agreed to abolish the controversial night shift system that the company introduced as a subtle way to kick out protesting workers. The company also agreed in a meeting sponsored by the National Commission on Human Rights on Saturday not to dismiss the protesting workers.

Indosat constructing third earth station on Batam JAKARTA (JP): International data telecommunications to and from the island of Batam and its surrounding areas in Riau province will soon be upgraded when PT Indosat finishes the construction of its third earth station at Bukit Matakucing in the eastern part of the island.

Greater professionalism vital for Air Force JAKARTA (JP): The Air Force must continue to improve in light of the increasing sophistication of its equipment, Armed Forces Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung says. Feisal said in a speech marking the 48th anniversary of the Air Force on Saturday that Indonesia has no choice but to continue to keep up with the developments in military technology, including air weaponry. The ceremony itself was capped with a flight display, including its coveted squadron of U.

JAKARTA (JP): Several preconditions must be established within a country before a sequence of policy reforms are implemented, regardless of the country's specific circumstances, a noted economist says. William E. James, from the East-West Center in Hawaii, told the Third Biennial Conference of Asian Correspondent Institutes here Saturday that these preconditions have been achieved, to varying degrees, in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and India.

Japan mission arrives here JAKARTA (JP): A Japanese mission arrived here yesterday to discuss Japan's aid for Indonesia under its Official Development Aid (ODA) scheme for fiscal 1994-1995.

BTN boss removed over Bapindo case JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Mar'ie Muhammad has replaced Sjahrizal, the president of the state-owned Bank Tabungan Negara (BTN) and former president of Bank Pembangunan Indonesia, in connection with the credit scandal at Bapindo. F. Bambang Kuntjoro, a director at Bapindo, was also removed on Saturday.

Bandung secures semifinal slot JAKARTA (JP): A penalty from captain Robby Darwis was all that saved red hot favorite Bandung from embarrassment in their match yesterday in the intercity amateur soccer championship. Debutante Rembang was sent home with a 1-0 defeat after Robby hit from the spot in the 27th minute. The 1990 winner has now collected four points to take the lead in Group K.

Tip on adding a CD ROM to your PC JAKARTA (JP): A Sony CD ROM dealer in Jakarta told me that he was losing money trying to sell CD ROMs. That's a shame, folks, since CD ROM should be selling like 14" color TV sets nowadays. There is such a wealth of reference information available on CDs that you're not taking full advantage of your personal computer unless you have got a CD ROM drive on it. With a CD ROM and a sound board that we talked about last week you can listen to audio CDs, of course.

Hindu Day of Silence - 14 pts Century Bold l/c In observance of Hidu Day of Silence, The Jakarta Post will not appear on Tuesday. The Post will reappear on Wednesday. --Editor

A JP/icn PHONE IN THE MAKING: An employee of PT Inti, the state-owned manufacturer of telecommunications equipment, assembles components of a telephone terminal at its plant in Bandung, West Java. A building housing the company's headquarters, along with other telecommunications projects, is scheduled to be dedicated by President Soeharto today.

Ambitious health scheme for low-income bracket begun By Yoko N. Sari BANDUNG, West Java (JP): Saturday, the government launched an ambitious project to provide free medical service to the poor which, if successful, will reach nearly 26 million people who still live below the poverty line. Minister of Health Sujudi gave out health cards to about 20 heads of family chosen from the Lebak and Bandung regencies during a ceremony to mark the launching of the project at Soreang village on Saturday.

On Microsoft Windows vs. IBM OS/2 By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Our friend John R. Fenton brought up some very interesting observations in his letter that appeared in The Jakarta Post last Monday. He was right on many accounts; he was correct in calling it a little bit too hasty to say that Windows would jump out of the monitor screen and that OS/2 would replace it.

Small-scale food industries encouraged to use briquette JAKARTA (JP): Households, and particularly small-scale food industries and food hawkers in Jakarta, are invited to use coal briquettes as an alternative fuel for cooking. "We aim to promote the use of briquettes among small bakers and other food makers such as those who cook and sell fermented soybean cakes (tempe), tofu (tahu), meatballs and noodles," said Commodore (ret.) H.R. Soekiswo of the Main Cooperative for Retired Servicemen.

Focus on Jakarta Rp 2b for markets' renovation The Jakarta Market Authority, PD Pasar Jaya, is allocating Rp 2 billion (approximately US$1 million) in the 1994/95 fiscal year to repair 17 markets in the city.

Lamborghini stops Formula I engine production MODENA, Italy (Agencies): Lamborghini, an Italian great sports car manufacturer acquired recently by Indonesian President Soeharto's youngest son Hutomo Mandala Putra and businessman Setiawan Djody, has closed Lamborghini Engineering, its Formula One engine subsidiary.

Where to go in Jakarta, April 11 Jangan hapus: Dai-ichi Hotel, JAMZ Music o The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambassador Lounge: Amir (pianist) Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Boece (pianist) & Rima Monday to Thursday 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Friday & Saturday 7 p.m. to 00:30 a.m.; Jakarta String Fantasy Trio (chamber music) Sunday 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Saturday 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Yusuf (pianist), Sunday 7 p.m.

Investigation on Tampubolon's murder continues JAKARTA (JP): Despite dissatisfaction from the victim's relatives, police said they have yet to complete their investigation into the controversial murder of army Brig. Gen. TMF Tampubolon, allegedly by four teenaged males. "The police's recently-released theory was a preliminary finding. The full investigation has not yet been completed and is still going on at this time," City Police spokesman Lt. Col. A. Latief Rabar told reporters on Saturday.

TV Today: Monday, April 11 TV today TVRI 2:30 p.m. Puppet Show: Peter Pan and the Pirates 3:05 Music Program 3:30 Unsolved Mysteries 4:30 Student Quiz 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Environment 6:05 Nusantara the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Foreign Reports 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:05 TV Series: The Invaders 9:00 World News 9:30 Music Program 10:35 Late News 10:45 Film: Murder is Easy Program 2 4:30 p.m.

Ethiopian runner defends title at 10-K Jakarta Run JAKARTA (JP): Addis Abebe of Ethiopia retained his title at the eighth Bob Hasan 10-K Run, with Ann Marie Letko of the United States winning the women's event in her first attempt. There was no serious competition for this years leaders with the withdrawal of Olympic 10,000-meter champion Khalid Skah of Morroco, and world class, women runners from China.

Regional News in Brief Lee to visit NZ, Australia SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore's former prime minister Lee Kuan Yew was scheduled to leave yesterday for a two-day official visit to New Zealand and Australia, the Sunday Times newspaper reported. Lee, who stepped down in 1990 and is now senior minister in Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong's cabinet, will be accompanied by Information Minister George Yeo. The trip, his first to both countries since 1988, is aimed at reaffirming close ties, the Times said.

APEC meeting will likely be in Bogor: Moerdiono JAKARTA (JP): The hill station of Bogor in West Java, a one- hour's drive from the capital on a good day, will likely serve as the venue for the second leadership meeting of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum scheduled for this November.

Doohan wins Malaysian 500cc Grand Prix SHAH ALAM, Malaysia (Reuter): Australian Michael Doohan snatched the chequered flag from race favorite John Kocinski of the United States in a surprise finish to the Malaysian 500 cc Motorcycling Grand Prix yesterday. "It was pretty hot but I didn't think about the heat," Doohan said after his victory at Malaysia's Shah Alam racing circuit.

PLN starts decentralization in project bid JAKARTA (JP): The State Electricity Company (PLN) will offer 80 percent of its tenders for the procurement of electricity cables to manufacturing companies through its provincial offices, a company executive says.

RI-Japan ties remain strong after Hosokawa JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto says it is unlikely that the resignation of Japanese Prime Minister Morihiro Hosokawa, after only eight months in power, will affect the strong relations between the two countries. Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono told reporters on Saturday that the President viewed Hosokawa's resignation as relating solely to the domestic affairs of Japan and that it should not have any repercussions on bilateral ties with Indonesia.