Possibility of chaos in 1998 ruled out JAKARTA (JP): Noted economist Sjahrir predicts an average growth rate of more than seven percent for Indonesia's economy during the 1995-2000 period and rules out the possibility of chaos during the succession of the national leadership in 1998. Sjahrir foresees an economic growth (in terms of gross domestic product) of 7.5 percent this year which will be fueled mainly by the manufacturing and construction sectors.

Robbers make off with valuables BEKASI (JP): Four robbers armed with sharp weapons broke into the house of a resident in the Lemang Abang subdistrict of Bekasi on Tuesday night, making off with a Kijang van, a television set, 35 grams of gold jewelry and Rp 1 million in cash. The victim, Ajok, 32, told police that the four unidentified burglars appeared from nowhere while he was sitting in the living room.

'Inter-generation dialog could allay differences' JAKARTA (JP): Although the process of one generation taking over from the one before it is natural, it needs sincerity as well as mental and intellectual preparedness, according to City Military chief Maj.Gen. Wiranto.