Wiranto urged to make ABRI more democratic JAKARTA (JP): Gen. Wiranto took over the command of the Indonesian Armed Forces (ABRI) from Gen. Feisal Tanjung yesterday amid calls from senior officers that he develop the military into a more democratic institution. Two senior ABRI members, Gen. (ret) Abdul Haris Nasution and Gen. (ret) Leonardus Benjamin Moerdani, expressed hope that under Wiranto the Armed Forces could be more heedful of and responsive to people's aspirations.

Police detain housemaid over robbery JAKARTA (JP): Police have detained a 40-year-old housemaid for her alleged involvement in a robbery at the home of a Nigerian national in Permata Hijau, South Jakarta, an officer said. "We have detained, not incarcerated, the suspect at the police station for questioning," city police spokesman Lt. Col. E. Aritonang said Thursday. Police are still looking for two men and two women who are believed to be accomplices of the suspect, Sumiah.

RI stays in Fed Cup Asia Oceania qualifying group I JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesia Fed Cup tennis team reached its ambition to stay in the Asia Oceania qualifying group I despite its 1-2 loss to China in Bangkok yesterday. A release from the Indonesian Tennis Association said first singles Wynne Prakusya defeated Jing Qian Yi 6-3, 6-4 but second singles Wukirasih Sawondari, a 19th SEA Games gold medalist, failed to follow in her companion's footsteps as she lost 2-6, 3- 6 to Lili.

PSSI believes report on collusion practices JAKARTA (JP): The All Indonesian Soccer Federation (PSSI) believes practices of collusion between referees and clubs exist. PSSI spokesman Tondo Widodo said Thursday an association investigative team headed by Adang Ruchiatna uncovered alleged collusive practices after collecting data and questioning a number of witnesses. "Many referees were found to be involved in collusion.