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 …
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Social & Culture
Pertamina Champions Media Development: 138 Journalists from Papua and Maluku Join Anugerah Jurnalistik Pertamina 2025
by Senamanby SenamanIn 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 …
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Social & Culture
Papua Barat Daya’s Nutritional Leap: How Targeted Speed Is a Promise for Healthier Futures
by Senamanby SenamanIn 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 …
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Social & Culture
Papua’s Tourism Awakening: Agus Fatoni’s Call to Action Sparks Economic Hope
by Senamanby SenamanAt 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 …
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Social & Culture
Papua Tengah’s Push Toward a Malaria Free Future: Collective Action, Real Stakes
by Senamanby SenamanIn 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 …
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Social & Culture
Documenting Identity: How Six Provinces in Papua Are Mapping the Future of Indigenous Papuans
by Senamanby SenamanIn 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 …
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“Ko Harus Sehat”: A New Chapter in Public Health for Central Papua
by Senamanby SenamanIn 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 …
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Social & Culture
Rediscovering the Soul of Papua: How a Culinary Festival in Sentani Is Reviving Tradition, Empowering Women, and Feeding the Future
by Senamanby SenamanIn 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. …
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Social & Culture
Saving Biak: How a Local Language Is Making a Comeback in Papua’s Classrooms
by Senamanby SenamanIn a small primary school nestled near the coast of Biak Island, 10-year-old Yelma stands before her classmates, reciting a traditional song in the Biak language. It’s part of her …
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Social & Culture
Kaimana’s Hidden Paradise: West Papua’s Untouched Gem That Could Rival Raja Ampat
by Senamanby SenamanIn the far eastern reaches of Indonesia, where the land meets the sea in spectacular union, lies a destination that time has seemingly forgotten. But not for long. Kaimana, a …