Industrial awards presented

JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto presented yesterday the Upakarti industrial awards to 44 businessmen and companies from 14 provinces who have contributed greatly to the development of small firms, cooperatives and craftsmen.

The Upakarti awards are presented annually to businessmen and firms who are assessed by an industry ministry-led team as greatly helpful in developing small enterprises and cooperatives through various forms of assistance and business linkages.

On the occasion President Soeharto reemphasized the importance of developing mutually beneficial linkages between small and big businesses. (vin)