Archive: 20 August 1995
21 articles found
Sun, 20 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian play to run in Brunei Darussalam
Indonesian play to run in Brunei Darussalam By C.G. Asmara JAKARTA (JP): Teater Mandiri, under the direction of Putu Wijaya, will perform YEL as part of the Fourth ASEAN Theater Festival, from Aug. 18 to 26, in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam.
Sun, 20 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Contending with a climate of fear
Contending with a climate of fear The international community recognizes four fundamental freedoms: Freedom of speech, of religion, from fear and from want. In Indonesia, all four are guaranteed by the 1945 Constitution.
Sun, 20 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Over one million attend big bash at Monas Park
Over one million attend big bash at Monas Park By K. Basrie and Yoko N. Sari JAKARTA (JP): On a rare historic occasion, over half a million people jammed the Monumen Nasional (Monas) Park yesterday for Kenduri Nasional, the National Thanksgiving Party led by President Soeharto.
Sun, 20 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Pelti likely to give up ATP Tour c'ship
Pelti likely to give up ATP Tour c'ship JAKARTA (JP): The ATP Tour World Doubles championship plunged into deep waters as the Indonesian Tennis Association (Pelti) refused to give its commitment to save the tournament from a possible departure from the country.
Sun, 20 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Villagers' fate uncertain in Carita Bay makeover
Villagers' fate uncertain in Carita Bay makeover By Tobias Glucksman CARITA, West Java (JP): Nestled next to a quaint fishing village, in an area rich in history and natural wonders, Carita Bay offers something for the historian, naturalist, anthropologist and sunbather in us all.
Sun, 20 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Foreman back to ring with love in his fists
Foreman back to ring with love in his fists JAKARTA (JP): Let's hope God doesn't mind hearing fighting preacher George Foreman jokingly say that he preaches because there is always food for preachers. Food seems to be his obsession.
Sun, 20 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia soccer team faces daunting pre-Olympic task
Indonesia soccer team faces daunting pre-Olympic task JAKARTA (JP): Despite a slim chance of upsetting red-hot favorite South Korea in their Olympic Asia Oceania Zone match next week, Indonesia's booters are maintaining their spirit.
Sun, 20 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Trying it on for size
Trying it on for size The government policy and campaign to promote the "nationalization" of business establishments in both the public and private sectors has begun to take root. Some private establishments have already initiated the change in their names in compliance with a truer representation...
Sun, 20 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia enters international fashion stage
Indonesia enters international fashion stage By Dini S. Djalal JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's designers must be feeling dizzy from the recent attentions of the international fashion community. First, there was the CNN feature in June on Indonesia's top designers Biyan, Prajudi, and Ghea Sukarya.
Sun, 20 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Wise settlement in land conflict needed
Wise settlement in land conflict needed By T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): For farmers, land is everything. Land gives them life and they will do anything to defend their rights to cultivate the land and reap the harvest.
Sun, 20 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
'Cemeng 2005', N. Riantiarno's debut as a film director
'Cemeng 2005', N. Riantiarno's debut as a film director By Marselli JAKARTA (JP): Most Indonesian film directors began their careers in theater. Take D. Djajakusuma, Teguh Karya, Slamet Rahardjo, Putu Wijaya and the late Usmar Ismail. The latest to join them is N. Riantiarno.
Sun, 20 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Remembering the years around independence
Remembering the years around independence JAKARTA (JP): The celebrations of the country's golden anniversary culminated on Thursday, Aug. 17, 1995, with the flag hoisting ceremony at the State Palace and various traditional games and contests held throughout the country.
Sun, 20 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Law on gathering permits outdated, needs revision
Law on gathering permits outdated, needs revision Under Dutch colonial rule any gathering of over five Indonesians was prohibited. The Dutch were very suspicious that meetings could lead to an uprising against them.
Sun, 20 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
The bans related to themes and speakers
The bans related to themes and speakers JAKARTA (JP): Many academic gatherings and cultural activities have been broken up. The most frequent reason for closing the meeting is that permission from the police and the other necessary licenses from a multitude of government agencies have not been...
Sun, 20 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Molly Bondan: Contributor to RI-Australia friendship
Molly Bondan: Contributor to RI-Australia friendship In Love With A Nation: Molly Bondan and Indonesia Edited by Joan Hardjono and Charles Warner Published by Charles Warner, Australia, 1995 240 pages MELBOURNE, Australia (JP): If someone gave me a start and asked me to quickly name two Australians...
Sun, 20 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Lighten up please, it's the golden anniversary
Lighten up please, it's the golden anniversary JAKARTA (JP): It certainly looks as if it's getting somewhere -- "it" being the celebrations to mark Indonesia's 50th anniversary, or, as you see and hear in every type of media, "Indonesia's golden anniversary.
Sun, 20 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Warships assemble in the Jakarta Bay
Warships assemble in the Jakarta Bay JAKARTA (JP): Seventy-two Indonesian and foreign warships, from frigates to destroyers, assembled in Jakarta Bay yesterday in perhaps one of the largest gatherings of naval forces seen since the U.
Sun, 20 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Artist Titiek Puspa still shines at 58
Artist Titiek Puspa still shines at 58 By T. Sima Gunawan JAKARTA (JP): The lavish celebrations for the country's golden anniversary are far from over. People throng to various corners of the city to enjoy the free entertainment of splendid fireworks and great music. Smiles are on their faces.
Sun, 20 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
People celebrate Independence Day in different ways
People celebrate Independence Day in different ways JAKARTA (JP): Some glittered in their best outfits, others looked a bit muddy, while many wore uniforms. Such were the moods reflected in the appearances of Indonesian's as they celebrated their country's 50th anniversary.
Sun, 20 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
People fear joining NGOs
People fear joining NGOs JAKARTA (JP): Apart from restrictions on the right to assemble, many people also fear joining associations the government doesn't recognize. But worse is the fear of not joining certain organizations, like government-sponsored unions.
Sun, 20 Aug 1995, 00:00 WIB
Teater Mandiri, an eclectic group
Teater Mandiri, an eclectic group JAKARTA (JP): Teater Mandiri is an eclectic group of people from all walks of life which, under the direction of Putu Wijaya, has been producing tontonan (performance events) in Jakarta and in cities throughout Indonesia and the United States since the early 1970's.