In a quiet yet historic corner of Indonesia’s easternmost province, a university is rising not only in stature but in meaning. Muhammadiyah Univesity of Papua Barat (UMPB), officially inaugurated in …
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Papua at the Forefront of Indonesia’s Bold Push to Bridge Educational Inequality through the People’s School
by Senamanby SenamanPapua, long marginalized in Indonesia’s development narrative, is now taking the lead in one of the country’s most ambitious education reforms: the People’s School (Sekolah Rakyat). The program—spearheaded by the …
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Australia’s Deputy Ambassador Visits Papua and South Papua: Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation, Indigenous Welfare, and Inclusive Development
by Senamanby SenamanIn a significant gesture of bilateral goodwill and long-term partnership, Australia’s Deputy Ambassador to Indonesia, Gita Kamath, concluded a diplomatic visit to the provinces of Papua and South Papua in …
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West Papua Governor Allocates Rp 45.8 Billion in Grants to 111 Institutions to Boost Public Services and Social Welfare
by Senamanby SenamanIn a significant move to strengthen grassroots governance and improve the delivery of public services, the Governor of West Papua, Drs. Dominggus Mandacan, officially disbursed a total of Rp 45.8 …
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Vice President Gibran’s Papua Mandate Signals Continuity of Jokowi’s Development Legacy
by Senamanby SenamanIndonesia’s Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has been entrusted with a major task that could define the early years of the Prabowo administration: accelerating development in Papua, a region long …
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PLBN Skouw: Unlocking Economic Growth for Papua’s Border Communities
by Senamanby SenamanSince its inauguration in 2017, the Skouw Border Crossing (Pos Lintas Batas Negara, or PLBN Skouw) has steadily evolved from a modest frontier checkpoint into a thriving economic engine. As …
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The Papua Provincial Government has recently concluded the Job Fair Papua 2025, a major employment initiative aimed at tackling the high unemployment rate in the region. Over two days, the …
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Sriwijaya Air Launches New Flight Routes in Papua to Boost Connectivity and Economic Growth
by Senamanby SenamanIn a strategic move aimed at improving accessibility and stimulating local economies in Papua, Sriwijaya Air has announced the launch of several new flight routes across the region, including a …
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Powering Equality: Indonesia’s Push for Nationwide Electricity Access in Papua
by Senamanby SenamanIn a country of more than 17,000 islands, electrifying every village remains a monumental challenge—nowhere more so than in the remote, forest-covered highlands and coastal plains of Papua. But recent …
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North Papua Province Proposal Gains Momentum to Accelerate Development in Coastal Papua
by Senamanby SenamanA renewed political and grassroots push is gaining ground to establish North Papua Province, a proposed administrative region aimed at accelerating development and improving public services in the Saereri customary …
