Development

For decades, the vast interior of Papua has been defined by its rugged mountains, dense rainforests, and the sense of isolation that shaped the rhythm of life in its far-flung …

When the morning sky over Manokwari glowed in soft amber hues on November 4, 2025, the arrival of Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka felt almost symbolic—a young national leader landing …

In the easternmost edge of Indonesia, where towering mountains meet vast seas, a quiet transformation is taking place. Among children in rural Papua—where the internet is scarce, and schools struggle …

In the heart of Indonesia’s eastern frontier, where steep mountains and dense rainforests have long defined the isolation of remote communities, the Trans-Papua Road Project is emerging as a monumental …

In the vast, rugged landscapes of Papua—where mountains cut deep into the clouds and villages perch along isolated rivers—the simple act of connecting to the internet has long been a …

In the heart of Indonesia’s youngest province, Papua Barat Daya, a quiet but powerful revolution is taking place—not through grand speeches or infrastructure megaprojects, but through simple, nourishing meals. The …

The roar of airplanes taking off from Domine Eduard Osok (DEO) International Airport in Sorong was joined by another kind of excitement on October 24, 2025. This time, it was …

On 24 October 2025, the Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kementerian Agama, or Kemenag) made a historic move by providing IDR 600 million in funding to SMPTKN Teluk Wondama, a …

In the vast, rugged highlands and dense tropical forests of Papua, development has long faced geographical and logistical challenges that few other regions in Indonesia encounter. Roads that wind through …

In the vast expanse of Indonesia’s archipelago, where islands are separated by deep seas and rugged terrains, the promise of digital inclusion often feels distant—especially in the country’s far eastern …