Social & Culture

Electricity access in Central Papua is entering a new phase as state-owned utility PT PLN (Persero) prepares Rp3.58 trillion in investment to extend power infrastructure to 969 remote village locations …

Papua’s small businesses and traditional artisans brought the colours, patterns and stories of their communities to Jakarta as representatives from across the region took part in Kriyanusa 2026, a national …

People rarely see the systems that deliver electricity to homes and schools, even though it is a part of daily life. For students from Level Up Learning Center in Jayapura, …

BMKG’s field school in Jayapura brings earthquake and tsunami education together with climate information for safer, more resilient communities. When an earthquake strikes, the time available to make decisions can …

The Indonesian government has officially designated the Maksegara conservation area, which spans 162,874.03 hectares of coastal waters in Papua Barat Daya (Southwest Papua), marking a significant development in the management …

The Indonesian Navy rescues PNG fishermen. The story began with a small boat adrift in the open Pacific, its engine no longer working and its passengers unable to make their …

In Manokwari, the departure of 210 participants on interfaith religious journeys from Papua Barat (West Papua) became more than a farewell ceremony. It was presented by the provincial government as …

Healthcare in Papua is often measured not only by the number of doctors and nurses available but also by something much more basic: whether a hospital has the equipment needed …

For the families of three agricultural officials killed in Papua Pegunungan, the loss of a parent has brought a difficult question that extends far beyond the immediate tragedy: how can …

The musamus in Papua Selatan (South Papua) is among the region’s most unusual natural attractions. Rising several metres above the ground, these giant termite mounds can resemble small towers or …