Development

Across the mountains, valleys, and coastlines of Papua, where geography has long tested access to basic services, a bold new chapter in education is unfolding. Indonesia’s Ministry of Basic and …

In recent years, Papua Tengah (Central Papua) has become a central stage for Indonesia’s broader national agenda to reduce inequality, strengthen human development, and create inclusive prosperity across its eastern …

For decades, the vast interior of Papua has been defined by its rugged mountains, dense rainforests, and the sense of isolation that shaped the rhythm of life in its far-flung …

When the morning sky over Manokwari glowed in soft amber hues on November 4, 2025, the arrival of Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka felt almost symbolic—a young national leader landing …

In the easternmost edge of Indonesia, where towering mountains meet vast seas, a quiet transformation is taking place. Among children in rural Papua—where the internet is scarce, and schools struggle …

In the heart of Indonesia’s eastern frontier, where steep mountains and dense rainforests have long defined the isolation of remote communities, the Trans-Papua Road Project is emerging as a monumental …

In the vast, rugged landscapes of Papua—where mountains cut deep into the clouds and villages perch along isolated rivers—the simple act of connecting to the internet has long been a …

In the heart of Indonesia’s youngest province, Papua Barat Daya, a quiet but powerful revolution is taking place—not through grand speeches or infrastructure megaprojects, but through simple, nourishing meals. The …

The roar of airplanes taking off from Domine Eduard Osok (DEO) International Airport in Sorong was joined by another kind of excitement on October 24, 2025. This time, it was …

On 24 October 2025, the Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kementerian Agama, or Kemenag) made a historic move by providing IDR 600 million in funding to SMPTKN Teluk Wondama, a …