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The realization of investment in the field of waste management with environmentally-friendly technology has officially been implemented, between PT Oligo Infra Swarna Nusantara (Oligo) and the Tangerang City Government, represented by Tangerang Mayor Arief R. Wismansyah and witnessed by Coordinating Minister of Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Binsar Panjaitan on Wednesday, 9 March 2022. This was achieved after a comprehensive process undertaken by all stakeholders, and also through public outreach, positively welcomed by the people of the city of Tangerang.

In commemoration of International Women’s Day, children’s toy manufacturer Mattel has named Saur Marlina Manurung, more famously known as “Butet Manurung” as “Barbie Role Model 2022”. Butet Manurung will thus receive a One of A Kind (OAAK) personalized doll resembling her – it’s the only one of its kind in the world. Launched in 2015, the Barbie Role Model is an initiative that consistently celebrates the profile and stories of great women around the world, as an inspiration for girls to pursue their dreams, reminding them they can be anything they want.

Indonesian Basketball Association General Secretary Nirmala Dewi warmly welcomes the latest Government ruling that live spectators are now allowed for sports matches. She believes that despite necessary restrictions, it will help revive excitement for basketball events in the Homeland.

Nobel laureate and folk-rock legend Bob Dylan will release a new book on songwriting in November, publisher Simon & Schuster said Tuesday.

The Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Salahudin Uno hopes that racer Enea Bastianini from the Gresini team will win again when the MotoGP series takes place at the Mandalika Circuit, 18-20 March.

The ongoing Waste-to-Energy Processing (PSEL) facility project in Tangerang City is now entering a new phase. Recently, the Tangerang City Government held an online open public outreach to solicit input from cross-stakeholders, including the Central Government (Coordinating Ministry for Maritime and Investment, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Public Work & Public Housing, Ministry of Environment and Forestry), Banten Province Government, Tangerang City Head of Local Government Agencies (OPD), academics, experts, environmental activists, to Tangerang City Community Leaders.

Global Entrepreneurship Index 2019 data reveals that the number of entrepreneurs in Indonesia has increased from a mere 1.67% to 3.10% of 225 million people (the total population at the time). That’s a staggering leap from 3.75 to 6.98 million citizens. The creation of young, innovative young or millennial entrepreneurs is crucial, as this will help reduce the number of unemployed and revive Indonesia’s economy.

Fadli Zon, a politician and General Chairman of the Indonesian Philatelist Association (PFI), was awarded a Gold Medal at the World Stamp Exhibition London 2022 (25/2/2022) after, previously earning a Gold Medal in Dubai, at Emirates 2022, in January.

IO - Stephen Curry played brilliantly and was named the Most Valuable Player at the 2022 NBA All Star Game in Cleveland, Ohio, United States, Sunday, February 20 (or Monday morning Indonesian time). 

Competing at Rocket Mortgage Arena, Curry managed to record 50 points, five rebounds and two assists to lead Team LeBron James to win over Team Kevin Durant with a final score of 163-160. He also scored the Kobe Bryant trophy as MVP. 

Young, intelligent, with a healthy dose of social empathy. That is Pilar Saga Ichsan, the Deputy Mayor of South Tangerang elected in the 2020 Simultaneous Regional Elections. That afternoon, Independent Observer had the special opportunity of talking with him and finding out more about him.

Ivan Reitman, the influential filmmaker and producer behind beloved comedies from “Animal House” to “Ghostbusters,” has died. He was 75.