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Mon, 21 Aug 1995
Remember Hiroshima
Remember Hiroshima I read with grief the news article captioned 'Hiroshima commemorates world's first atomic bombing' on page 16 of The Jakarta Post of Aug. 7, 1995. I cannot help but feel grateful to The Jakarta Post for the concern and compassion it demonstrated by printing on the front page the...
Mon, 21 Aug 1995
Dutch Queen arrives amid controversy
Dutch Queen arrives amid controversy JAKARTA (JP): Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands is scheduled to arrive here today for an 11-day visit set to be marked by controversy in her country over whether the Dutch nation should apologize for its colonial rule over Indonesia and recognize 1945 as the...
Mon, 21 Aug 1995
Post office sells air ticket
Post office sells air ticket JAKARTA (JP): The Yogyakarta branch of the state-run postal service company PT Pos Indonesia is now selling airline tickets in a bid to promote tourism in the city and its surrounding areas.
Mon, 21 Aug 1995
Jakarta, Bangkok, KL sign 40 deals
Jakarta, Bangkok, KL sign 40 deals JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand have signed 40 agreements worth US$3.2 billion for business activities in their sub-regional cooperation areas, an official said.
Mon, 21 Aug 1995
S'pore is RI's 4th largest investor
S'pore is RI's 4th largest investor SINGAPORE (Reuter): Singapore has become Indonesia's fourth largest investor on a cumulative basis, the Straits Times said.The paper quoted Indonesia's ambassador to Singapore, Soedibyo Rahardjo, as saying the city-state had moved up one position from end-1994,...
Mon, 21 Aug 1995
What's new out there in the PC world?
What's new out there in the PC world?By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): It's been a while since we've had a quick look at whatever has come out in our ever-changing world of computing. For sure, the release of Windows 95 is getting very close. In Singapore, it will be launched in three days.
Mon, 21 Aug 1995
Reconciliation embraces politics, economics, culture
Reconciliation embraces politics, economics, culture The following is an interview with Harry Tjan Silalahi, a student leader turned politician who was involved in the anti- communist campaign of the mid-1960s and later became a member of the House of Representatives and the Supreme Advisory...
Mon, 21 Aug 1995
Share prices drop 18.5% percent on JSX
Share prices drop 18.5% percent on JSX JAKARTA (JP): Share prices closed lower amidst consolidation on the Jakarta Stock Exchange last week, with its composite index dropping 18.5 points (3.6 percent) from the week's opening of 519.18 to close at 500.65.
Sun, 20 Aug 1995
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
Over one million attend big bash at Monas Park
Over one million attend big bash at Monas ParkBy 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
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
Villagers' fate uncertain in Carita Bay makeover
Villagers' fate uncertain in Carita Bay makeoverBy 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
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
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
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
Indonesia enters international fashion stage
Indonesia enters international fashion stageBy 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
Wise settlement in land conflict needed
Wise settlement in land conflict neededBy 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
'Cemeng 2005', N. Riantiarno's debut as a film director
'Cemeng 2005', N. Riantiarno's debut as a film directorBy 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
Indonesian play to run in Brunei Darussalam
Indonesian play to run in Brunei DarussalamBy 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
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
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
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
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
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
Artist Titiek Puspa still shines at 58
Artist Titiek Puspa still shines at 58By 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
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
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
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.
Sun, 20 Aug 1995
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.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995
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,...
Sat, 19 Aug 1995
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.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995
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.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995
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.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995
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.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995
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...
Sat, 19 Aug 1995
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.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995
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.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995
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.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock 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...
Sat, 19 Aug 1995
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...
Sat, 19 Aug 1995
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.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995
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.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995
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.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995
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...
Sat, 19 Aug 1995
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,...
Sat, 19 Aug 1995
TV today
TV todayTVRI 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:...
Sat, 19 Aug 1995
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.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995
Examination of Malayan war atrocities
Examination of Malayan war atrocitiesBy 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.
Sat, 19 Aug 1995
'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...
Sat, 19 Aug 1995
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.