Social & Culture

On a quiet morning in Manokwari, students began arriving earlier than usual. Some came with neatly arranged documents inside plastic folders. Others brought handwritten notes, double-checking requirements before stepping into …

On a humid morning in Jayapura, the campus of Cenderawasih University feels alive in a familiar way. Students drift between lecture halls, some rushing, others lingering in conversation. There is …

On April 5, 2026, before the sun rises over the mountains of Tolikara, people are already on the move. It begins quietly. A few footsteps on damp ground. The faint …

For years, getting to Papua felt like a journey you had to really want. Travelers landing in Bali often stopped there, drawn by its beaches, culture, and well-developed tourism scene. …

On a breezy afternoon in Port Vila, a group of university students sat under a tree, talking about their future. Not in abstract terms, but in practical ones. Where to …

On most school days in Jayapura, history is taught the way it is in many places around the world. A teacher stands at the front of the classroom. Students follow …

In Papua, it can take hours or even days to go to a doctor. For many villages in Indonesia’s easternmost provinces, getting to a hospital can involve flying in a …

On March 30, 2026, people in Jayapura talk about Papua a lot, and they usually start their conversations the same way. People talk about how far away things are. Far …

It was not the kind of meeting that draws headlines. No raised voices. No dramatic gestures. The room was filled with officials, local representatives, and a few individuals who had …

On most days, the waiting room at Regional Hospital (RSUD) Dok II in Jayapura fills up before noon. Patients arrive early, some traveling from nearby neighborhoods, others from districts much …