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Not the lack of sound, since the rainforest in Papua is never really quiet. Birds call across the canopy. Insects hum in a steady beat. There are things that you …

In a small, river-lined area of Asmat, Papua, where wooden boats glide along muddy waterways and life goes on far from Indonesia’s biggest cities, a young girl once dared to …

On February 20, 2026, in Nabire, the capital of Papua Tengah (Central Papua) Province, Governor Meki Nawipa stood in front of reporters and community leaders and gave a speech that …

A new chapter in caring for the environment is being written in the heart of Indonesia’s eastern frontier, where tall rainforests meet wide river plains and old mountains rise to …

Papua is a place where mountains rise sharply above foggy valleys and coastal towns line turquoise waters. Diversity is not just an idea there. It is a part of everyday …

On February 13, 2026, it was a warm morning in Bali, and the mood in a small meeting hall was both serious and hopeful. Tourists walked along the island’s beaches …

When Valentine’s Day comes around in cities all over the world, couples often show their love for each other with roses, chocolates, romantic dinners, and other gifts. But on February …

In early February 2026, a wave of hope swept over travel experts and people living in Indonesia’s easternmost region. The Association of Indonesian Tours and Travel Agencies (ASITA) said that …

On February 11, 2026, a routine docking at Ahmad Yani Port in Ternate, North Maluku, led to a big step forward in protecting wildlife. Conservation officers and uniformed officers stood …

  In the first few months of 2026, the Indonesian National Police (Polri) did something unexpected but very important to help shape the future of children all over the country. …