Half a century they have been through

In 2012 they were both 50 years old. Half a century they spent traveling the country in coloring. Age are increasingly creeping twilight, but for them this is just the beginning of the age of real life journey. Continue working and the surge in gold ink depicts the life history of the nation. Not only be a marker of time, but it becomes a pride not for the devotion heartfelt agony for the sake of the greatness of Mother Earth. Those aged half a century are:
1. Bung Karno Main Stadium
Bung Karno Main Stadium is a multipurpose stadium that is part of a sports complex Bung Karno Stadium. The stadium is commonly used as an arena football game international level. The stadium is named in honor of the first president of Indonesia, who is also the leader who coined the idea of ​​the construction of the sports complex. In order to de-Soekarnoisasi, the New Order era, the stadium's name was changed to Senayan Main Stadium. After the passing of the wave of reform in 1998, the stadium name was returned to its original name through a Presidential Decree. 7/2001. With a capacity of about 100,000 people, the stadium, which began construction in mid-1958 and the completion of its first phase in the third quarter of 1962 is one of the largest in the world. Ahead of the Asian Cup 2007, performed at the stadium renovation that reduced the stadium's capacity to 88,083 spectators.
The sports hall was originally built as a complete infrastructure and facilities in order ASIAN GAMES 1962 began to open and unveiled since the date of August 24, 1962 which was held in Jakarta. Its construction was funded by a soft loan from the Soviet Union amounted to 12.5 million U.S. dollars which certainty is obtained on December 23, 1958. And of course, with the substantial funds that make this sport galanggang as the biggest football stadium in Indonesia. Until now, Gelora Bung Karno stadium is the only truly international standard in Indonesia.
2. Koes Plus (d / h. Koes Brothers)
1960, Koes Brothers formed. They practice every day. Musical equipment purchased from Tuban, East Java; amplifier her wearing Robin brand of Jakarta. Their home on the road Hammel III, No.. 14, Block C, new Kebayoran, South Jakarta was changed crowded every afternoon as people gathered to hear the beat of the music. It is complained of their father, Koeswoyo, arguing that music can not make people prosperous, but was ignored by his brothers Tony and others. They continued to play music. Koes Brothers have never competed in the festival band. They have not dared to compete with bands that have better equipment. One of them Teenager's Voice who have handsome vocalist: Sophan Sophiaan. In 1962, an idea came to mind that Koes Brothers Tony entered the studio. Requirement: Koes Brothers must create and sing their own songs. 1960s indeed many famous singers but only with other people singing, Koes Brothers want to challenge the practice.
Tony then concentration to create a song. Within a week, he managed to create two tracks: Weni and Bowled. Djon recorded with a Grundig tape recorder at the plate. The recordings are sent with a letter of application to the PT rhythm, famous record company at that time. Jack received the recordings lesmana and Suyoso, boss PT rhythm. They became interested and give terms, "If you can create a song within two weeks of this, I will provide the opportunity for you to recording." Two weeks later, Koes Brothers came with their songs. The next night, they immediately recorded. Koes Brothers name was changed to Koes Brothers. Personnel: Djon (bass), Tony (melody / piano), Yon (vocals), Yok (Rythim / vocals), Jan. (guitar), Nomo and Iskandar (drums). Nomo helped Iskandar because not too adept at playing the drums. Jan and Iskandar are their neighbors.
In 1963, the first record Koes Brothers album came out. Filled 12 songs, including: Weni, Enchanted, School Bus, Twilight, and Silent Lake. Their songs are widely circulated to the ears of listeners on Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) and Air Force radio. In 1964, Sukarno's government issued a policy to prohibit the development of western culture. One was the development of rock n'roll music, music in the language of President Sukarno called cacophonic-ngok. Western culture is considered to damage young eastern and eliminate the national culture.
The policy was violated several times by Koes Brothers. They still have a gig there a few times though prohibited. Finally, on Tuesday, June 19, 1965, Toni, Yon, Yok, and Nomo was arrested by the government after the first interrogation by the prosecutors. Their songs are also banned. The fans could only hear their songs on the radio Singapore and Malaysia. On 30 September 1965, Koes Brothers released from prison. Though free, they are still not allowed to perform and have to go through to report. Equipment was also confiscated their music, so they can not practice and gig. Several months Koes Brothers vacuum.
Miracle came in 1966, Koes Brothers symbolized as a symbol of freedom from government tyranny old order. They are occasionally invited to perform at the event, held student or organization. Even in August 1966, Koes Brothers toured in Java and Bali. The money from the tour and then bought a house of 500 square meters on the river Pawan 21, Block C, Kebayoran. In 1967, Koes Brothers released two albums on the record: Make your flock and I So Called To Tell The Guilties, each containing 12 tracks. In 1969, Nomo opt out and become an entrepreneur working for living expenses after marriage. In lieu of Nomo, come Murry. Koes Brothers had changed its name to Koes Plus.
3. Merpati Nusantara Airlines
A capital of 10 million dollars and six aircraft, Merpati Nusantara Airlines started its business as an air bridge that connects the remote places in the Kalimantan region. Since its establishment, dated 6 September 1962, until now, Merpati have ups and downs. "Nusantara Air Bridge". This mission laden indeed often squeezed problems. Pigeons "born" under Government Regulation (PP) No.19 of 1962 which set the state of incorporation and the regional air transportation versatile Merpati Nusantara airlines, also called PN Merpati Nusantara. The state has a level playing field, covering the implementation of air transportation in these areas and flying versatile and promote all things related to air transport within the meaning of the broadest. Intent and purpose is in order to participate in developing the national economy in the air transport sector with the interests of the people.
Initially, Merpati has a fleet of de Havilland Otter/DHC-3 four units and the Dakota DC-3 two units, which is the grant of a plane Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU). As it is known, the initial capital firm pecuniary long Rp10 million dollars. The pilots and technicians supplied from the Air Force, Garuda Indonesia (Garuda Indonesia Airways first), and other civil aviation companies. As managing director, appointed Air Commodore Henk NLI Adiputro (1962-1966), in charge of only 17 personnel. Several months later, in 1963, Merpati flight was not only in Borneo, but also flying the route Jakarta-Semarang, Jakarta-Tanjung Karang, and Jakarta-Balikpapan. 1964, Merpati took delivery of all concessions and operation, as well as ownership of a former aircraft carrier Netherlands NV de Kroonduif of Garuda. The transfer is done, the grounds Garuda is developing activities to become a national and international flag carrier. The grant is a three-plane Dakota DC-3, two Twin Otter and the Beaver. With a fleet of 12 aircraft, Merpati began to grow. The flight began reaching Papua (Irian Jaya), Sumatra and West Nusa Tenggara. With growth, the pigeon sees the need to strengthen its fleet with the addition of three Dornier DO-28 and six Pilatus Porter PC-6. However, there are several previous aircraft can no longer be operated so effectively Merpati fleet of 15 aircraft. Merpati also increased the number of employees, to 583 people.
4. Televisi Republik Indonesia (TVRI)
Televisi Republik Indonesia (TVRI) was the first television station in Indonesia, which airs on August 24, 1962. Broadcast premiere aired Ceremony of 17th Independence Day of the State Palace in Jakarta Indonesia. This broadcast is still in the form of black and white. TVRI then covering the activities ASIAN GAMES held in Jakarta. TVRI first ever serve ads in a special show with the title of the show Where Love Commercial Press (twice a day). In the 80s and 90s are not allowed to show ads TVRI, and finally back TVRI ads. TVRI status currently is Public Broadcasting. TVRI partially operational costs are still borne by the state. TVRI television monopoly in Indonesia before 1989 when it established the first private television station RCTI in Jakarta, and SCTV in 1990 in Surabaya.

    In 1961, the Indonesian government decided to put the project into the television media ASIAN GAMES IV development project under the coordination of the affairs of the Asian Games IV project.
    On July 25, Minister of Information issued Decree No. Menpen. 20/SK/M/1961 on the establishment of the Preparatory Committee for Television (P2T).
    On October 23, 1961, President Sukarno, who was in Vienna to send a telex to the information minister at the time, to immediately prepare Maladi television projects (at the time of preparation time only 10 months) with the following schedule:

    Build a studio in the former AKPEN in Senayan (TVRI now).
    Build two transmitters: 100 watts and 10 Kw with 80 meter tower.
    Preparing software (programs and personnel).

    On August 17, 1962, TVRI broadcasts began a trial with the Independence Day event on page XVII RI Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, with 100 watts transmitter power reserve. Then on August 24, 1962, TVRI airs for the first time with a live broadcast of the event opening ceremony of the Asian Games IV Gelora Bung Karno main stadium.
    On October 20, 1963, issued Presidential Decree. 215/1963 on the establishment of Yayasan TVRI with President General Government.
    Initiated in 1964 began construction of Regional Broadcasting Station began with station TVRI Yogyakarta, which successively followed by Station Medan, Surabaya, Makassar, Manado, Denpasar, and Balikpapan.
1974, TVRI converted into one part of the organization and work procedure Ministry of Information, which was given the status of Directorate, directly responsible to the Director General of Radio, TV and Film, Ministry of Information of the Republic of Indonesia. Government as a communication tool, the task of conveying information about the TVRI is the policy of the Government to the people and at the same time creating a two-way traffic (two lanes of traffic) from the people to the government for not discredit the efforts of the Government. At outline the Government's policy objectives and programs is to build the nation and state of Indonesia which modern society that is safe, fair, orderly and prosperous, which aims to every citizen of Indonesia received his physical and mental well-being spiritual. All the wisdom of the government and its programs must be translated through broadcasts from studios based in the capital TVRI and regional fast, precise and well.
All the good implementation of TVRI in the capital and in the regions should be putting pressure works to integration, so that TVRI became a well-integrated mass media (mass media well-integrated) Government. 1975, issued Decree No. Menpen. 55 Material siaran/KEP/Menpen/1975, TVRI has dual status other than as a foundation as well as the Directorate Television Television RI, is being applied to the management office management / bureaucracy.
5. VIVA COSMETICS (d / h. PT. VITAPHARM INDONESIA)
At the end of 1961, there were five pals were each named HM Hoesin Alhamid, Nehemiah Pesik, Drs. Wim Kalona, ​​Apt; Drs. Estefanus Looho, Apt, and Drs. Hok Soen Gouw, Apt; has agreed to set up a pharmaceutical plant in Surabaya. To realize their determination, founded PT. Indonesian General Producing Centre located at Jl. Rubber 80-86 Surabaya, which was inaugurated in front of a notary Mr. Oei Djie Day, on April 30, 1962. Then, in June 1962, with the merger of the business diperluaslah Dr. Tio Tiong Hoo, specifically leading manufacture of cosmetics. Two years later, on June 13, 1964, their company name was changed to PT. Factory Pharmasi "VITA". Why use the name "VITA"? Selected the name "VITA" because it deals with VITAMINS, because at first that became the company's main production is drugs, while VIVA cosmetics is still a by-product. The company is large and growing, capital is always increasing. But, at the end of 1966, the Government took a decisive action in the field of monetary, such as "cutting" of money, which a thousand dollars to a dollar. Although a small capital, but production continued to increase, growing and marketing any product priorities began to shift, and eventually became the main production of cosmetics from PT. Factory Pharmasi "VITA".
Then managed to get to the heart because the people in Indonesia, and the demand is constantly increasing, then in 1973, in Long Road Jiwo, Surabaya, PT-built factory. Factory Pharmasi "VITA" new with VIVA Cosmetic products. Process of moving from the old plant to the new plant took a year ie in the year 1974 to 1975. Then right on Thursday, July 24, 1975, by M. Yusuf, Minister of Industry and Mohammad Noer as Governor of East Java at the time, inaugurated the factory PT. Factory Pharmasi "VITA" new. Then in 1983-1984, join Djoenaedi Joesoef, who is also the owner of PT. Konimex, Solo became the largest shareholder in the company. Nothing has changed other than the change itself, because it is a form of process over generations to welcome the developments and changes in the business world, then in 1998, the company changed its name to PT. Vitapharm until this moment.
Well hopefully this piece of writing I can add to the repertoire of our knowledge about the history of our beloved country. Hopefully mereka2 half a century old in 2012 can be more work and achievement to carve gold ink in upholding the banner of the flag was to be more proud of Indonesian citizens ... Bravo!