One morning in Merauke, the aroma of freshly cooked fish and sweet potatoes drifts across the dusty courtyard of Elementary School (Sekolah Dasar or SD) Inpres Gudang Arang. Dozens of …
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Powering Papua’s Future: How PLN Indonesia Power is Bringing Light to Indonesia’s Eastern Frontier
by Senamanby SenamanThe sun had just risen over the turquoise waters off the coast of Biak when the sound of diesel engines humming in the distance signaled a change that could reshape …
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Garuda Indonesia Plans New Flight Route to Nabire: Fueling Connectivity and Economic Growth in Central Papua
by Senamanby SenamanAs Indonesia seeks to strengthen infrastructure and economic outreach to its newest regions, Garuda Indonesia is poised to play a pivotal role in Central Papua’s future by planning a new …
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A Home for Every Family: Prabowo’s 2,000-House Pledge in Papua Marks a Turning Point in Welfare Policy
by Senamanby SenamanIn a region often associated with neglect, unrest, and underdevelopment, a new promise from Jakarta has stirred cautious optimism. President Prabowo Subianto, in a bold move that signals his administration’s …
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Empowering Indigenous Papuans: Jayapura Regency Launches ‘Asli Tabi’ Scholarship Program to Boost Human Resources
by Senamanby SenamanIn a bold step toward educational equity and long-term social investment, the Government of Jayapura Regency has officially launched the “Beasiswa Asli Tabi” (Asli Tabi Scholarship Program), a targeted initiative …
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Powering Equality: How Indonesia Is Expanding Electricity Access in Papua’s Most Remote Villages
by Senamanby SenamanIn the rugged terrain of Papua, where thick forests meet isolated coastlines and villages are often separated by days of travel, light has long been a luxury. But today, in …
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“Ko Harus Sehat”: A New Chapter in Public Health for Central Papua
by Senamanby SenamanIn a historic moment on the third anniversary of Central Papua Province’s formation, Governor Meki Nawipa stood before a crowd of community leaders, health workers, youth, and women’s cooperatives to …
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Central Papua’s State University: A Realised Dream for Papua’s Indigenous Youth
by Senamanby SenamanIn the lush highlands and serene coastal plains of Central Papua (Papua Tengah), a story of aspiration and determination unfolds. For generations, Orang Asli Papua (OAP, indigenous people in Papua) …
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From Isolation to Flight: How Papua Highlands Rejoice in Wamena’s New Connectivity
by Senamanby SenamanWhen the Boeing 737‑500 of Sriwijaya Air descended onto the runway of Wamena Airport on July 29, 2025, it brought more than passengers—it carried the culmination of a long-cherished hope: …
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Central Papua’s Bold Strategy to Combat the Education Crisis: A Lifeline for 205,000 Out-of-School Children
by Senamanby SenamanNabire, Central Papua — In the misty highlands of Papua, where the clouds cling to rugged mountain peaks and the rivers flow like silver veins across dense rainforest, a quiet …
