Social & Culture

In Manokwari, a traditional wooden instrument from Sulawesi Utara (North) Sulawesi is beginning to find a new audience thousands of kilometers from its cultural home. Kolintang music in Papua Barat …

For Indonesia, the path toward a malaria-free country by 2030 increasingly runs through Papua. Malaria elimination in Papua has become one of the country’s most important public health priorities as …

In Papua Tengah, the warning signs have become difficult to ignore. Papua Tengah (Central Papua) forest fires are spreading across several districts as the dry season intensifies, prompting the provincial …

In Papua Tengah (Central Papua), where geography can make access to public services difficult, Ko Harus Sehat is emerging as a practical effort to bring health protection closer to communities. …

In Papua, where mountains, forests, and limited road networks can turn a medical emergency into a race against time, air ambulances in Papua are becoming an increasingly important part of …

In a region where distance, household income, and access to quality schools can shape a child’s future, a free education program is becoming one of the Papua Tengah (Central Papua) …

In Papua Tengah (Central Papua), authorities increasingly view the fight against disinformation as a crucial aspect of the broader development challenge. The provincial government has strengthened cooperation with dozens of …

In the hills and green landscape of Kampung Yowong, Arso Barat District, Keerom Regency, Papua, a large religious monument is steadily taking shape. The Keerom Jesus Statue, standing 25 meters …

For 418 inmates at Merauke Penitentiary, Indonesia’s 81st Independence Day carried a meaning that extended beyond the flag ceremonies and national celebrations taking place across the country. This year, Papua …

As Indonesia marked its 81st Independence Day on 17 August, 2,006 prisoners in Papua received sentence reductions, with 36 inmates immediately released after their remaining prison terms were fully reduced. …