Social & Culture

On August 8-9, 2025, Governor Meki Fritz Nawipa traveled deep into the highlands of Puncak Regency. His mission was both simple and profound: to deliver vital humanitarian aid and extend …

In the misty highlands of Papua, where the air is cool and the mountains rise like silent guardians, the koteka still stands tall as one of the most distinctive cultural …

As the morning mist slowly lifted from the rolling hills of Papua Pegunungan, the normally tranquil Baliem Valley came alive with the rhythmic pounding of drums, the echo of conch …

In a landmark move reflecting its commitment to fostering a robust and dynamic media landscape across Indonesia, Pertamina, the country’s state-owned energy giant, proudly announced the participation of 138 journalists …

In a bold step to redefine childhood nutrition, the provincial government of Papua Barat Daya (PBD) has launched an urgent push to ensure the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program reaches …

At a bustling provincial meeting room in Jayapura, Acting Governor Agus Fatoni paused mid-sentence and looked out across the sea of officials. He didn’t just issue a directive—he painted a …

In a bold declaration that drew health officials, community leaders, and civil society into a single force, Papua Tengah Province officially launched its campaign to become a malaria‑free region—a landmark …

In the heart of Indonesia’s easternmost region, a quiet yet transformative movement is taking shape—not with protests or sweeping reforms, but with data. For the first time in history, all …

In 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 …

In the morning light of Sentani, the mist rises gently off the wide expanse of Lake Sentani as village women arrive with bundles wrapped in noken bags—Papua’s iconic woven carriers. …