Social & Culture

In 2025, Papua took a major step toward ending longstanding energy inequality when PT PLN (Persero) successfully brought continuous electricity to 128 previously unlit villages across the region. This achievement …

The death of a university student in Bantul, Yogyakarta, on the morning of January 17, 2026, has once again highlighted the perils of alcohol consumption among young people, particularly those …

Papua’s rainforests are among the most biologically diverse places on Earth. In the dense canopy and undergrowth of these ancient woodlands lives a remarkable creature that seems almost sculpted from …

From 13 to 15 January 2026, Nabire became the meeting point for journalists, media workers, students, and civil society representatives from across Tanah Papua. The city hosted the first Festival …

“Teman Tegar: Maira Whisper from Papua” is set to hit Indonesian theaters in 2026, and it’s aiming for more than just box office success. The film encourages viewers to pause, …

In Papua Tengah (Central Papua), development challenges are closely linked to the availability and quality of human resources. Health services in remote districts often struggle due to a lack of …

Recently, the people of Sorong have become increasingly aware that environmental change is no longer a distant issue. Hotter temperatures, heavier rainfall, and the gradual loss of green spaces have …

In Papua, where geography often shapes access to public services, healthcare initiatives carry meaning far beyond policy documents and official speeches. When the Provincial Government of Papua officially inaugurated a …

On 30 December 2025, in Sorong City, families gathered with a quiet excitement that was both humble and heartfelt. Small children clutched their parents’ hands as community leaders, church members, …

On January 6, 2026, in a simple hall in Nabire, Papua Tengah, the atmosphere was electric with joy, and the applause echoed. Eight hundred and one educators stood proudly, marking …