Archive: 19 August 1995
54 articles found
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Thousands offer special prayers at Istiqlal mosque
Thousands offer special prayers at Istiqlal mosque JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of Moslems gathered at the grand Istiqlal mosque yesterday to praise God on the 50th anniversary of Indonesia's independence. Men and women, old and young solemnly bowed in surrender to God's will after their Friday prayers, led by the mosque's leader Nasrullah Jamaluddin.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
KL's motor vehicle output up
KL's motor vehicle output up KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia revved up a 195 percent increase in output of motor vehicles in the first half year, but made no significant progress in the development of engineering and design, a minister said yesterday. "Already the industry has made great strides, it has not achieved significant progress in the development of local engineering and design capabilities," International Trade and Industry Minister Rafidah Aziz said.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Land for transmigration
Land for transmigration SORONG, Irian Jaya: Tigori, one of the indigenous tribal groups living in the Sorong regency hinterland, has voluntarily rendered 30,000 hectares of communal land to the local administration to be developed into a transmigration site. "The land was presented to the local administration without any compensation. It is for the sake of the transmigration program," Daniel Tigori, chief of the tribal group, was quoted by Antara as saying.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
WINNERS AGAIN:
WINNERS AGAIN: President Soeharto congratulates Central Java's long-distance team leader Suryono (left) after the province won the Tri Lomba Juang triathlon championship. The awards were presented yesterday at a ceremony at the Jakarta Convention Center. Central Java's 50-man team won the overall title after earning the highest scores in the race's 17-kilometer cross-country event and 45-kilometer walking event, its second straight victory after its 1990 triumph.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bapepam issues ruling on hostile takeover
Bapepam issues ruling on hostile takeover JAKARTA (JP): The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) finally issued a long-awaited ruling yesterday which is designed to prevent the takeover of listed companies. Bacelius Ruru, the chairman of the capital market watchdog, said that under the new ruling, which became effective immediately, the purchase of 20 percent or more of the shares in a listed company must be publicly tendered.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Students demonstrate at two embassies over flag burning
Students demonstrate at two embassies over flag burning JAKARTA (JP): More than 80 youths staged demonstrations yesterday at the embassies of Australia and the Philippines, protesting against flag burning incidents which reportedly occurred in those countries during the celebration of Indonesia's 50th independence anniversary. About 60 angry youths, some wearing their organizations' uniforms, tore, kicked and burned two Australian flags in front of the Australian embassy.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Foreign vets join freedom fest
Foreign vets join freedom fest JAKARTA (JP): Eighteen foreigners who took part in Indonesia's independence struggle were invited by the Armed Forces as special guests of Indonesia to take part in the various events to celebrate the nation's golden anniversary. The eighteen were among guests of honor during the presentation of the State of the Nation Address by President Soeharto at the House of Representatives on Wednesday.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
How to deal with environmental rift?
How to deal with environmental rift? JAKARTA (JP): Non-governmental organizations should try to work closer with the government in helping to settle environmental disputes, the deputy of the Environmental Impact Management Agency says. "There has been increasing distrust between the government and non-governmental organizations in the last few years," Nabiel Makarim said yesterday at a discussion on out-of-court settlement of environmental disputes.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Importers threaten Australia
Importers threaten Australia JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian importers urged the Australian government yesterday to expel all Fretilin members from its territory, otherwise imports from Australia would be stopped as of Sept. 18. "We will stop importing from Australia one month from now if all Fretilin members are not expelled from Australia by that time," the association's chairman, Amiruddin Saud, said yesterday.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 18, 1995: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 2,350 0 0 AHAP Insurance 3,200 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 1,100 0 0 Andayani Megah 2,050 0 67,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 6,700 -100 11,500 Anwar Sierad 1,300 -25 122,500 Aqua Golden Mississippi 2,800 0 0 Argha Karya Prima Industry 1,850 0 47,500 Argo Pantes 2,500 0 0 Asiana IMI Indusrties 900 0 0 Aster Dharma...
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Transformation of Indonesian education: 1945-1995 (2)
Transformation of Indonesian education: 1945-1995 (2) By Mochtar Buchori This is the second of two articles examining the transformation of Indonesia's education system from 1945 to 1995. JAKARTA (JP): Against the powerful intrusion of politics into the educational system during the Guided Democracy period from 1959 to 1965, the educational bureaucracy was not able to offer any significant resistance.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Electioneering ideas only of benefit to Golkar
Electioneering ideas only of benefit to Golkar JAKARTA (JP): The proposed in-door election campaigns will benefit the ruling Golkar party, which has the most human and financial resources among the three contesting parties, observers say. In-door electioneering activities were proposed by Golkar chief Harmoko last week in place of the long-practiced street mass rallies, which require tight security precautions.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Ford to enter India
Ford to enter India BOMBAY (AFP): Indian jeep maker Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd., yesterday announced that its tie-up with US auto giant Ford Motor Co. would begin commercial production of passenger cars in India in May next year. "It is expected that the initial manufacturing operations are likely to commence in May 1996," company chairman Keshub Mahindra told shareholders at the 49th annual general meeting here.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Demand drives 1995 world gold sales
Demand drives 1995 world gold sales SINGAPORE (AFP): Robust demand in Japan, India, Southeast Asia and South Korea boosted world gold sales in the first half of 1995, an industry association said yesterday. A statement from the regional office here of the Geneva-based World Gold Council noted "exceptionally strong" growth in Indonesia and Malaysia, offsetting a dip in Hong Kong and Singapore.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Debate on racism
Debate on racism Though not married, like Mr. Gulliver (Your Letters, Aug. 3, 1955), I have been dating an attractive and petite woman of Javanese ancestry. I'm a rather large white American. From my limited experience (two months) of walking with my girlfriend through the streets of Bali and eastern Java, I can corroborate some of the Gulliver's lewd commentary they've heard from native Indonesians, presumably males. Whenever such comments as, "Hey, is she pregnant?" or "Does he have a big one?
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN to cancel meet
ASEAN to cancel meet SINGAPORE (Kyodo): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will have to give up a plan to convene a meeting between its trade ministers and their Japanese, Chinese and South Korean counterparts in Brunei in early September due to the Japanese minister's schedule, according to Brunei government sources.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 8:40 a.m. Special: Parade Kapal Perang Arung Samudera 2:35 p.m. TV Series: Force 5 Danguard Ace 3:05 Sports 4:00 Special: Pesta Rakyat (live) 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Film 6:05 Nusantara, the Beloved Country 6:15 Village Program 6:30 Science Program 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Variety Show: Dianrana 8:05 TV Drama: Hati Yang Mendua 9:00 World News 9:30 Music 10:30 Film: My Husband's Missing 10:55 Late News 11:00 Film (continued) Program 2 4:30 p.m.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Queen Beatrix to witness signing of 30 business deals
Queen Beatrix to witness signing of 30 business deals JAKARTA (JP): Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands is scheduled to witness the signing of business agreements between Indonesian and Dutch companies on Aug. 22, Indonesian Ambassador in The Hague J.B. Soedarmanto Kadarisman said. Beatrix, who will be accompanied by her husband Prince Claus, is expected to begin her visit in Indonesia on Monday Aug. 21, four days after Indonesia commemorated its 50th Independence Day, until Aug. 31.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Examination of Malayan war atrocities
Examination of Malayan war atrocities By Barani Krishnaan KUALA LUMPUR (Reuter): Eighteen-year-old Masashi Watanabe clicked away excitedly with his pocket camera. Before him, standing bare-bodied, was a Malaysian with scars of five stabs from a rifle bayonet on his back. "I was just nine when it happened," related 61-year-old Yoong Chin Fah in his native Cantonese to Watanabe and 22 other Japanese students and high school teachers.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
'Indonesia Emas' gives new shine to fashion
'Indonesia Emas' gives new shine to fashion JAKARTA (JP): Seventeen top Indonesian designers paraded their collections in a fashion show called "Parade Mode Indonesia Emas" at Plaza Indonesia Tuesday. Each of the 17 designers, including Carmanita, Iwan Tirta, Ghea Sukarya, and Harry Dharsono, showed two ensembles, many of them from previous collections. The result was a dizzying array of today's Indonesian fashion, from the strictly traditional to the outlandishly irreverent.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Church Services
Church Services * Catholic Church, University of Atmajaya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. (with songs) and 5:30 p.m. * First Church of Christ, Scientist, Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro 48, Menteng, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (in Indonesian) and 8 a.m. (in English). * All Saints' Anglican Church (opposite The Aryaduta Jakarta), Jl. Arif Rahman Hakim No. 5, Central Jakarta: Services on Sunday at 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. ; at G.K.I. Pondok Indah at 6 p.m.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Racial discrimination
Racial discrimination I almost choked on my nasi goreng (fried rice) when I read in The Jakarta Post letters section (On racism, July 29, 1995) that my words "It has never been this writer's intention to draw attention to his family and his person" had somehow metamorphose into" ...Mr. Gulliver and his family" during the newspaper's production process! Oh, well...
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
S. Korea, RP deplore China nuclear tests
S. Korea, RP deplore China nuclear tests SEOUL (AFP): South Korea and the Philippines yesterday joined the international outcry against China's latest nuclear test, as Japanese politicians said Tokyo's retaliatory economic sanctions on Beijing did not go far enough.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Foreman is coming to town
Foreman is coming to town JAKARTA (JP): To see Santa Claus, you'll have for December. But if you want to meet George Foreman in person, today is the day. Yes, Big George is coming to town! The middle-aged man, who took the World Boxing Association and International Boxing Federation crowns after flooring the world number one heavyweight Michael Moorer last year, will arrive at Soekarno-Hatta airport at two o'clock this afternoon.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Science center planned for East Jakarta
Science center planned for East Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The project to build a science center at the Indonesia in Miniature Park in East Jakarta should help motivate people, particularly youths, to work hard to master high technology, an official of the recreation complex says. Under the science center project the complex will be equipped with sophisticated educational and scientific facilities.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Hotels fully-booked for tonight's fiesta
Hotels fully-booked for tonight's fiesta JAKARTA (JP): Hotels along Jl. Thamrin have been fully booked by people wanting to see tonight's fireworks display, which is part of the Kenduri National gala party, held at the National Monument (Monas) square to celebrate the country's 50th Independence anniversary. Staff of the five-star Grand Hyatt and Hotel Indonesia and the four-star President Hotel, located on Jl.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Awards for law officials
Awards for law officials JAKARTA: Seven senior officials of the Ministry of Justice were granted Bintang Jasa Utama awards from the government during the ceremony of the Indonesian 50th independence anniversary at the ministry on Thursday. Minister of Justice Oetojo Oesman, on behalf of the government, presented the awards to Mohammad Salim, the ministry's former secretary-general; Ridwan Sani, the ministry's inspector general; M.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
India interested in freedom of Asian people (2)
India interested in freedom of Asian people (2) By Jai Singh Yadav This is the second of two articles on the Asian Relations Conference held in New Delhi in 1947. YOGYAKARTA (JP): When news of the Asian Relations Conference traveled abroad, the western media, ever ready to pollute the minds of the international community, started its misrepresentation campaign.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Filipino blasts Magsasay choice
Filipino blasts Magsasay choice MANILA (AFP): Honoring controversial Indonesian writer Pramoedya Ananta Toer with the Ramon Magsaysay Award would be akin to honoring Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos for his writings, a former Filipino winner of Asia's most prestigious prize said.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Sanitation at Kenduri Nasional
Sanitation at Kenduri Nasional JAKARTA (JP): The City Sanitation Office will deploy 700 personnel and provide 260 trash bins during the Kenduri Nasional gala party at the National Monument (Monas) square tonight, an official said. Chief of the office, M. Subasir, said 38 trucks will also be use to remove garbage, the volume of which is projected to reach about 300 cubic meters, from the area.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Massive grooming key to Dutch tennis success
Massive grooming key to Dutch tennis success JAKARTA (JP): A massive program to groom juniors is the key to preparing world-class players, says Ruurd de Boer, president of the Dutch tennis association (KNLTB). De Boer said yesterday the Netherlands will never lack tennis players, noting that 140,000 youngsters under 18 are now swinging rackets on tennis courts across the country.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
In anticipation of ASEAN-10
In anticipation of ASEAN-10 The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) just added its seventh member, yet another step toward a united Southeast Asia. Johanna Son of Inter Press Service reports. BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: It took nearly three decades for it to happen, but the once-utopian vision of a united Southeast Asia is finally coming into clear focus.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
13 foreigners' sentences reduced
13 foreigners' sentences reduced DENPASAR, Bali: Jail terms of 13 foreign criminals, detained at the Denpasar prison, have been reduced by four to nine months, Antara reported on Thursday. They are part of 357 convicted criminals who had their jail terms reduced in honor of Indonesia's 50th anniversary on Aug. 17. Head of the Denpasar prison Rachman Narso said Robert Mario Brumniach from Australian walked out of his prison a free man after he received a nine-month remission.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Amnesty for separatist members
Amnesty for separatist members DILI, East Timor: Chief of the East Timor Military Command Col. Mahidin Simbolon says the government's offer of amnesty for rebels who surrender voluntarily still holds. "General amnesty will be given to GPK members (rebels) who repent and are willing to contribute to the development of the area," Simbolon told The Jakarta Post after attending the ceremony of the Indonesian 50th independence anniversary here on Thursday.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Muhammadiyah chief says corruption must be stopped
Muhammadiyah chief says corruption must be stopped SEMARANG, Central Java: The 28-million strong Muhammadiyah appealed yesterday to Indonesians to honor independence with an end to corruption and the abuse of power. Chief of the Moslem organization Amien Rais said after celebrating the country's 50th anniversary on Aug. 17 that Indonesians should shun all forms of "treason" and "decadence".
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Pam oil producers hope to gain from health concern
Pam oil producers hope to gain from health concern SINGAPORE (AFP): Malaysian palm-oil producers launched a promotional blitz in Singapore yesterday to flaunt the virtues of their product as part of a campaign to increase its share in the world oils and fats market. The Palm Oil Week was billed as an event to increase public awareness of the nutritional and health benefits of the oil amid rising public concern over the detrimental effects of excessive consumption of oils and fats.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
New book on Bali to be launched
New book on Bali to be launched JAKARTA (JP): The Puri Agung Gianyar will release a book entitled Fire, A Balinese Journey of the Soul and the first showing of a movie called Cycles of the God at the Gedung Kesenian Jakarta, Central Jakarta, on Aug. 22. This is the first major book that focuses on the most important ritual to Balinese: the cremation of the dead, known as Ngaben.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Eco-labeling violations will face no penalties
Eco-labeling violations will face no penalties JAKARTA (JP): Consumer countries of tropical timber will not impose penalties on wood producers that fail to meet eco-labeling requirements, but will provide incentives for those which prove to be environmentally friendly.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Music * The Aryaduta Jakarta, Jl. Prapatan 44-48, Central Jakarta: - Ambiente Italian Restaurant: Bonauli vocal group, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Lost Morenitos, Monday Thursday and Sunday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Los Paraguas, Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. - Ambassador Lounge: Boece & Ayu (pianist and singer), Tuesday to Saturday, from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Jakarta String Fantasy Trio, Monday to Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Man arrested, charged with brutal murder
Man arrested, charged with brutal murder JAKARTA (JP): The North Jakarta police have arrested a 28-year-old man and charged him with the murder on Wednesday of an motorcycle taxi driver. The suspect, identified only as "RI", was arrested less than one day after the brutal murder. He was drinking at a small coffee shop in a nearby slum area in Tanjung Priok when a group of police officers apprehended him. City police spokesman Lt. Col.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
The right to social justice
The right to social justice Recent calls to pay greater respect to the people of Indonesia became louder after President Soeharto promised to pay more attention to them in his state of nation address on Wednesday. With the Republic reaching 50 years of age the calls are logical and reasonable. People in many circles have now started to question whether our people have been given the respect they deserve and whether they still have their constitutional rights in their hands.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Graft convict escapes from jail
Graft convict escapes from jail SURABAYA, East Java (JP): Wijanarko Salim, the convict in a Rp 2.6 billion (US$1.1 million) embezzlement case escaped while he was under medical treatment at a hospital Wednesday, a report said yesterday. Wijanarko was found guilty of embezzling a fund earmarked for the construction of new buildings at the Teachers Training and Education Institute and was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in jail. Chief of the East Java Police Headquarters Maj. Gen.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Wall collapses, killing six people
Wall collapses, killing six people JAKARTA (JP): Six people were crushed to death and dozens of others injured on Aug. 17 when a concrete wall outside of a sport stadium packed with people celebrating Independence Day collapsed. The incident happened in the sports hall of the 50-Kota regency, about 140 kilometers north of the capital of Padang, while hundreds of people were watching a parade.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Holiday Inn to open soon
Holiday Inn to open soon JAKARTA (JP): Holiday Inn Worldwide, the hotel division of Bass Plc. of Britain, will soon operate a 372-room hotel in Jakarta called the Holiday Inn Crown Plaza. A spokesperson for the hotel, Marlene Franz, said here yesterday that the 19-story hotel will have its soft opening in October. She said that the five-star hotel is owned by PT Prabu Budi Mulia, an affiliate of the Wijaya Wisesa business group. The Holiday Inn Crown Plaza is located on Jl.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Founder sells 20 million shares of PT Matahari
Founder sells 20 million shares of PT Matahari BOGOR, West Java (JP): The majority shareholder of the publicly-listed retail company PT Matahari Putra Prima has sold 20 million of its shares to the public, to get capital gains of more than Rp 50 billion (US$22.1 million).
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Bartender c'ship to be held here
Bartender c'ship to be held here JAKARTA (JP): T.G.I. Friday's Jakarta, a franchise of the Dallas-based restaurant chain, plans to hold a bartending competition, called the 1995 T.G.I. Friday's Jakarta Market Bartender Championship, on Sept. 1. The championship, featuring six bartenders from Jakarta restaurants, aims to find the bartender with the most sizzle. The event is free of charge to the public.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Developer sued over land use
Developer sued over land use JAKARTA (JP): A housing developer is facing two lawsuits in a land dispute in Meruya Udik, West Jakarta, where it constructed a housing complex. The first lawsuit is to be filed by its customers, while the other will be filed by the West Jakarta Mayoralty. More than forty customers have complained that they have paid PT Tiwa Muda Contractor for their houses but have not received valid certificates for their properties.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Unleaded gasoline introduced
Unleaded gasoline introduced JAKARTA (JP): State-owned oil company Pertamina introduced yesterday unleaded gasoline, called Super TT, with a retail price of Rp 1,000 (US$0.44) per liter, including the 10 percent value added tax. "This is part of the government's program to decrease air pollution and provide the motorists with an alternative," the company's president, Faisal Abda'oe, told reporters after the launching ceremony.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Two great leaders
Two great leaders Sukarno is not Soeharto. Each has his own strengths and shortcomings. Nevertheless, those shortcomings should not become a reason for us to formally disclaim their merits. Sukarno launched the era of independence. Soeharto took this nation into the year of its golden jubilee. If at this moment our people are celebrating their independence, some moments must be dedicated to reminiscing about the two leaders.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
IDs for independence pioneers
IDs for independence pioneers JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Social Services Endang Kusuma Inten Suweno handed over special identification cards to independence pioneers for their meritorious contributions to the nation. Inten said that the cards are a government effort to assist those who took part in the national cause. Five people symbolically received the cards at the minister's office yesterday on behalf of the 474 recipients.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Javanese culture: Scapegoat of all evils?
Javanese culture: Scapegoat of all evils? The course of the nation in its 50-year voyage appears to have been marked by the dominant position of Javanese culture and people are often tempted to link all social illnesses to this particular culture. Noted intellectual Franz Magnis-Suseno warns us against following this line of thinking. JAKARTA (JP): Javanese culture has become the whipping-boy for much of what is wrong in fin-de-siecle Indonesia.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Illegal tennis court
Illegal tennis court JAKARTA (JP): A city councilor urged the city administration yesterday to take stern action against PT Inti Utama Dharma Real Estate developer for its failure to abide by an instruction to demolish a tennis court built illegally in its housing complex in East Jakarta. Saud Rahman, a member of the City Council's Commission D which oversees development affairs, said that the East Jakarta mayor must not hesitate in reprimanding the developer who has ignored his instruction.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Fun regatta to start next week
Fun regatta to start next week JAKARTA (JP): About 60 yachts from 20 countries, who participated in the 1995 Arung Samudra race from Bali to Jakarta, will refresh their competitions in two races around the waters of Jakarta's Seribu Islands on Aug. 26 and Aug. 27. Both races requires a triangular cruise with the first leg to the east of Pelangi Island and the second leg to the west of Matahari Island. Yachts to be pitted in the two races are keelboats, monohulls and multihulls.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Jakartans invited to attend festivity at Monas Square
Jakartans invited to attend festivity at Monas Square JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja has invited Jakartans to come to the National Monument (Monas) square to attend the Kenduri Nasional grand festivity held for the 50th anniversary of Indonesia's independence tonight. "I invite all Jakartans to come with their families and friends to enjoy a joyful time together at the Monas square," Surjadi said yesterday.