Social & Culture

In the remote and mist-veiled highlands of Papua, a quiet cultural renaissance is taking root — not in museums or performance halls, but in the hands and backs of mothers. …

  In a vivid celebration of identity, diversity, and peace, Papuan university students hailing from Teluk Bintuni Regency in West Papua held a cultural showcase in Yogyakarta over the weekend. …

In a landmark step to improve public health infrastructure and reduce health disparities in eastern Indonesia, the Indonesian Ministry of Health has announced the accelerated development of 24 Type-C hospitals …

The Indonesian government has taken a significant step in its commitment to Papua’s special autonomy by officially welcoming Indigenous Papuans (Orang Asli Papua) as new members of the Indonesian National …

The Miss Indonesia 2025 pageant is not just another glittering spectacle of beauty, elegance, and entertainment. With 38 finalists from all corners of the country — from Aceh to Papua …

In the lush, rugged landscape of Papua — the easternmost region of Indonesia — a hidden cultural wealth exists, one not counted in gold or minerals, but in words. Stretching …

Deep in the dense, humid rainforests of Malaumkarta, Papua, a Moi Kelin elder carefully threads his way through towering trees and tangled undergrowth. With practiced hands, he selects slender yellow …

A Ceremony Rooted in Earth and Spirit In the southeastern reaches of Papua, Indonesia—where mangroves meet coastal winds and rainforests echo ancestral whispers—the Marind tribe performs one of the archipelago’s …

In a groundbreaking discovery that underscores Indonesia’s immense biodiversity, a team of researchers from Gadjah Mada University (UGM) has identified seven new species of freshwater lobsters in the pristine waters …

Papua, Indonesia, is grappling with a severe HIV/AIDS epidemic, with the province reporting over 26,000 cases as of June 2025. This alarming statistic underscores the urgent need for comprehensive public …