Soeharto inaugurates telecommunications projects JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto said on Monday that Indonesia aims to achieve self-reliance in science and technology, including the telecommunications industry, during its upcoming take-off period.

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Textile firm to increase capacity JAKARTA (JP): PT Ever Shine Tex, a major integrated fabric and garment producer, expects its exports will increase to around US$20 million this year from $14.03 million last year, a company executive says.

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Archrivals duel in Lucky Strike JAKARTA (JP): National champion Jhony 'Kucing' Pranata will face a stiff challenge from former local great Frans Tanujaya when the two leading crossers meet at the Lucky Strike international championship in Yogyakarta April 16-17.

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Two more arrested for credit scam JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office arrested two more former directors of Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bapindo), Sjahrizal and Bambang Kuntjoro, on Monday in a major development in the investigation of the Rp 1.

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Levi Strauss's decision draws various reactions JAKARTA (JP): The decision of San Francisco-based Levi Strauss & Co.

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Ujungpandang into semifinals after a draw JAKARTA (JP): Defending champion PSM Ujungpandang followed in the footsteps of Bandung to march into Friday's semifinals after a scoreless draw, but PSIR Rembang stole the limelight in yesterday's Group K intercity amateur soccer championship by ...

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Need for introspection President Soeharto often says the Javanese phrase: Rumangsa bisa, nanging ora bisa rumangsa. Translated, this means, "To feel that one has the ability to do something, but not able to realize this ability.

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ABRI to play motivating role in nation's future politics---------------------------------------------------------------------The Armed Forces chief says there is a need to review the doctrine of ABRI.

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Labor issues in trade The final act of the seven-year Uruguay Round of trade negotiations is now ready for signing in Marrakesh, Morocco, after the Trade Negotiation Committee in Geneva settled the dispute between the developing and the industrialized countries over the U.S.

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JP/3/Caption/0 (inset 14ptML, rest 8pt U55 4col, credit 6pt italics) JP/msa DURAN DURAN LIVE: Simon Le Bon from the British pop rock group Duran Duran (front right), Nick Rhodes (left, playing keyboard) and back vocal Lamya Al Mugheiry (center), ...

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Hardiyanti urges Timorese to unite JAKARTA (JP): The 24 Portuguese citizens of East Timor origin ended their one-month visit here with a call for all East Timorese at home and abroad to settle their differences and join hands to rebuild Indonesia's youngest province.

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JP/8/GATT/3 cols 8pt U55, Credit 6pt Italic/Head 14pt ML Caps JP/kod ANTI-DUMPING: Michael J. Finger (left), a leading World Bank economist on trade policy, speaks about anti-dumping regulations during a seminar in Jakarta on Monday.

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Religion employed for environmental causes JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja warns that the barrage of campaigns to save the environment should take into consideration the values and beliefs of the people to be more effective. One being religious values.

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Surabaya judge loses his gavel JAKARTA (JP): Justice Minister Oetojo Oesman has delayed the promotion of a judge in Surabaya who is under investigation for accepting bribes in acquitting three businessmen of tax evasion charges.

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JP/2/Caption/0 (inset 14ptML, rest 8pt U55 3col, credit 6pt italics)AntaraSOPHISTICATED SYSTEM: President Soeharto (center) has a long- distance chat with the chief of Banyu Biru subdistrict, a remote area in Banten, West Java, using the newly installed communications system which he inaugurated ...

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Share prices fall further on Jakarta Stock Exchange JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) continued sliding on Monday with the broad-based Composite Index falling by almost seven points to close at 456.91 from 463.43 last Friday.

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Photo JP/msa MORE ARRESTS: Sjahrizal (center, with glasses), former director of Bapindo, is escorted by Attorney General's Office staff to the detention rooms at its headquarters.

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Indonesia sends rice to relieve Kenyan famine JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian has sent some 100 tons of rice to help relieve a four-year famine currently afflicting Kenya.

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JP/7/hamsun Knut Hamsun, Norway's well of inspiration By Marianne Katoppo [10 pts ML] JAKARTA (JP): Norwegian writers have made a major contribution to literature - the works of Henrik Ibsen, Knut Hamsun and Sigrid Undset are widely read in many countries.

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Military, police launch joint anti-crime campiagn JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Hendropriyono launched a massive anti-crime operation involving 16,700 police and military personnel on Monday.

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JP/2/across/heading 12pt U75Across the ArchipelagoIndonesia owns 7,200 dispensaries MEDAN, North Sumatra: Indonesia has at least 7,200 dispensaries in towns spread all over the country according to the Secretary General of the Association of the Indonesian Pharmacists, Endang Kusnadi.

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Indonesia to host congress, festival on bamboo next year JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will host the fourth international bamboo congress and festival in Bali next year, Minister of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications Joop Ave says."U.S.

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Javanese need pioneering spirit lest island sinks JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs to instill a greater pioneering spirit among its ethnic Javanese population because the island, already one of the most densely populated areas in the world, and its resources are now burdened by population ...

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Revised bill on exploitation of ground water passed into law JAKARTA (JP): The City Council passed a revisionary bill on the drilling of deep wells and the consumption of ground water on Monday.

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Surabaya Hyatt Regency hotel suffering decline in profits JAKARTA (JP): PT Bumi Modern, a company operating a five-star hotel in the East Java capital of Surabaya, recorded a decline in its after-tax profit to Rp 3.86 billion (US$1.

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Two Asian tycoons to set up seven sugar projects JAKARTA (JP): Two of Asia's wealthiest and most powerful businessmen are forming an alliance that will create one of the largest sugar empires in the world.

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Yen steady in European trading LONDON (UPI): The Japanese yen was steady against the dollar in European trading yesterday amid concern that political uncertainty following the resignation of Prime Minister Morihiro Hosokawa could hamper efforts to revive stalled trade talks with the United ...

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JP/3/Focus/0 set 12pts U75 1 col 2 linesSix arrested for attacking police Police have arrested four of six men, including a member of the Armed Forces (ABRI) personnel, who allegedly stabbed Second Sergeant Dwi Supriatna, 23, at a small alley in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, last week.Sgt.

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Marine Corps plan new assault battalion JAKARTA (JP): The Marine Corps is currently forming a new assault battalion designed for landing and amphibious operations despite questions surrounding the financing of the sophisticated weaponry needed for such a unit.

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