Politics

The morning of November 10, 2025, dawned with quiet dignity across the Papua region. From the bustling coastal capital of Jayapura to the mist-covered highlands of Wamena, thousands of people …

In the far-western reaches of Papua, where the dense rainforests meet the blue expanse of the Arafura Sea, history remembers a remarkable figure—Machmud Singgirei Rumagesan, the King of Sekar from …

In the quiet village of Doromena, located in what is now Jayapura Regency, Papua, a child named Marthen Indey was born on March 16, 1912. Few could have predicted that …

In the quiet village of Korem, Biak Utara, on April 16, 1916, a child was born who would later stand at the heart of Indonesia’s fight for unity. His name …

In the grand tapestry of Indonesia’s national history, some figures shine brightly in the mainstream narrative — freedom fighters, military heroes, and statesmen whose names fill textbooks. Yet, scattered across …

In the remote Yapen Islands of Papua, a baby was born on December 18, 1918, in a quiet coastal village called Serui. His name was Silas Ayari Donrai Papare, and …

In Indonesia, the title Pahlawan Nasional—or National Hero—is not only a ceremonial recognition but also a reflection of how the nation chooses to remember its past. Every year, debates surrounding …

In the far-flung eastern edge of Indonesia, where rugged mountains meet dense rainforest and the Papua New Guinea (PNG) border winds like a green scar across the land, a silent …

The fight against corruption in Papua has entered a new phase marked by the growing collaboration between the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) and the Provincial Government of Papua. This partnership …

As dawn broke over Jayapura on October 31, 2025, the soft morning mist lingered above the green hills surrounding the city. The sound of traditional drums, tifa, echoed across the …