PROFILE

Nukila Evanty, Executive Director of the Women Working Group (WWG) was born in Bagansiapiapi, Riau, and today is a known gender equality activist. She is an advocate for the rights of minorities, the marginalized and the vulnerable

DJ, music producer and song writer Kygo can’t wait to meet his fans at Sunset Beach, Beach City Stadium Ancol, Jakarta, on 17 March, for a concert of “Kygo Music in Jakarta”. He will collaborate with a number of special guests such as Frank Walker, along with Indonesian DJs Winky Wirawan, Devarra and Thincut.

Talking with Ayuningtyas “Tyas” Widari Ramdhaniar is always a pleasure. She has a sharp wit, honed by her life experiences, which she related exclusively to us at the Independent Observer. That afternoon, I met up with Tyas at the Aston Hotel Kemayoran, Central Jakarta. She looked chic in her blue blazer suit, and a simple “Hello, how are you?” opened up our meeting. 

Indonesian badminton is in mourning: talented athlete Az-Zahra Putri Dania died an untimely death, at the age of 19, of lymphatic node cancer, on Monday, 27 February.

Soetan Sjahrir, a great man who contributed immensely to the Independence of the Republic Indonesia and became its first Prime Minister in his prime at 36, was a March-born man. 

Miss Universe 2022, R’Bonney Gabriel, is no stranger to Bali. “This is the third time I have come to Bali. Two years ago I was backpacking alone here. To Canggu, Ubud and even to Bukittinggi,” said Gabriel. 

Festival Sinema Australia Indonesia (FSAI) is back! Showcasing the best in Australian and Indonesian film, FSAI will return to cinemas throughout Indonesia, from 24 February to 18 March 2023. 

Famous Indonesian singer Gisella Anastasia was a spectator at the second series of the Indonesia Basketball League (IBL) in Malang, Friday 3 February. Gisel came to watch the match between Dewa United Banten and Tangerang Hawks. 

Angkie Yudistia, a sociopreneur and special staff assigned to President Joko Widodo, never asked to be deaf. Angkie admits that she feels that she is living in a world that is sometimes not on her side. So, she tries to develop herself even though she is very limited in adapting to the environment. 

Singer Agnez Mo won 2 awards simultaneously, at the WPVR 2022 Year-End Pinnacle Awards. Prizes were awarded for Best Solo Artist or Best Solo Artist and R&B Song of the Year or Best R&B Song of the Year for Patience. 

Indonesian basketball lovers will experience an important basketball moment, the topping off of the Indoor Multifunction Stadium (IMS) at the Gelora Bung Karno Complex, Jakarta, which will be inaugurated by President Joko Widodo. The IMS will be the venue for the world’s largest basketball event: the 2023 FIBA World Cup. The topping-off event took place on Friday, January 13, 2023, and was attended by the Minister of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) Basuki Hadimuljono, BUMN Minister Erick Thohir, and Youth and Sports Minister Zainudin Amali.