On November 5, 2025 in Jayapura, the capital of Papua Province, the atmosphere around the Papua Youth Creative Hub (PYCH) buzzed with energy. The usually quiet compound was filled with …
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Governor Fakhiri’s Shock Inspection: Healthcare Reform in Papua’s Main Hospital
by Senamanby SenamanOn the morning of 4 November 2025, Governor Matius D. Fakhiri arrived unannounced at RSUD Dok II Jayapura, the flagship public hospital in Papua’s capital. His mission: to inspect the …
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Social & Culture
Empowering “Mama-Mama Papua”: Coaching Clinics & Exhibitions in Manokwari Reinvent Women’s Economic Role
by Senamanby SenamanIn the humid, sun-washed capital of Manokwari, Papua Barat (West Papua), a quiet revolution is taking place. It is not a protest or a political campaign, but something subtler and …
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Governor Mathius Fakhiri’s Health Reform Mission: Rebuilding Trust and Quality Care in Papua
by Senamanby SenamanWhen Mathius D. Fakhiri took office as Governor of Papua since October 8, 2025, one of his first public statements was not about infrastructure, politics, or investment—it was about health. …
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Preserving Identity: Papua Tengah Province’s “Noken and Local Language Thursday” Policy
by Senamanby SenamanIn the mountainous heart of Indonesia’s newest province, a quiet cultural revolution is unfolding. The Government of Papua Tengah (Central Papua) has declared every Thursday as “Noken and Local Language …
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Kupang’s Cultural Bridge to the Pacific: How IPACS 2025 Strengthens Indonesia’s Melanesian Diplomacy
by Senamanby SenamanThe sea breeze that sweeps through Kupang’s coastline in early November will carry more than just the scent of salt and coral. It will carry the rhythms of drums, the …
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Surge in HIV/AIDS Cases in Central Papua: A Critical Turning Point
by Senamanby SenamanAs the sun rises over the mountains and savannas of Central Papua, the province greets another day of both beauty and burden. Behind the hum of daily life in towns …
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A Crown of Feathers, a Lesson of Respect: Indonesia’s Apology and Renewed Promise to Papua
by Senamanby SenamanIn the heart of Papua’s dense rainforest, the Bird of Paradise—known locally as Cenderawasih—has long been revered not only for its dazzling plumage but also for its deep spiritual and …
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Expanding Hope: How Papua’s Free Nutritious Meal Program Is Transforming Education and Health in Remote Regions
by Senamanby SenamanIn the heart of Papua, where mountains and rivers often separate villages from the main cities, a quiet revolution in education and public health is underway. The Free Nutritious Meal …
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Papua’s Ritual of Unity: ‘Bakar Batu’ in Salatiga Becomes a Peace Message
by Senamanby SenamanIn the quiet city of Salatiga, Central Java, a crackling fire glowed beneath heavy stones Saturday evening, not just as a culinary spectacle but as a profound message of peace …
