On a small island off Manokwari, Mansinam Museum is gaining renewed attention as Papua seeks to preserve its historical heritage while opening new opportunities for cultural tourism. The museum stands …
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The Freeport Indonesia aid for Nusa Tenggara Timur (East Nusa Tenggara, or NTT) earthquake victims began with a 1.5-ton shipment carried by aircraft, but the company’s wider humanitarian response is …
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Social & Culture
Papua Tengah Expands Medical Scholarships for Indigenous Papuans
by Senamanby SenamanThe Papua Tengah (Central Papua) doctor scholarship program is taking aim at one of the region’s most persistent health challenges: having medical facilities without enough doctors to serve the people …
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The Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics (BMKG) has issued a warning for Papua, saying that from September 3 to 9, 2026, people should be more aware of the …
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The Papua hailstorm that struck highland communities in Puncak and Lanny Jaya has turned an unusual weather phenomenon into a serious humanitarian and food security concern. What briefly made villages …
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For residents of Supiori, Papua, access to specialist medical care can mean more than finding a hospital. Geography, distance, and the availability of specialized services can determine whether a treatable …
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In the highlands of Papua, where distance and difficult terrain can quickly turn a shortage into a crisis, the Nduga drought response is taking shape around two immediate needs: food …
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In Ransiki, Manokwari Selatan (South Manokwari) Regency, Papua’s cultural creativity is being practically protected. The Papua musicians’ copyright protection initiative has seen Indonesia’s Ministry of Law facilitate the registration of …
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A commitment to education in Papua Tengah (Central Papua) is taking shape through a planned Rp56 billion investment in Sekolah Papua Harapan (SPH) Nabire, with the provincial government saying the …
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For young people in Papua, the distance between Jayapura and Indonesia’s main technology centres has often been more than just a matter of geography. Access to mentors, industry networks, practical …
