The Papua Tengah (Central Papua) government and provincial parliament have taken a significant step in strengthening their regional legal framework after they agreed on 10 non-budget regional regulations for 2026, …
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Social & Culture
Agrarian Reform Bill Seeks to Protect Indigenous Papuan Land Rights
by Senamanby SenamanThe proposed Agrarian Reform Bill for Papua is putting customary land rights at the centre of a wider discussion over how land should be governed, developed and protected in Indonesia’s …
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The question of who qualifies as an Indigenous Papuan, or Orang Asli Papua (OAP), has returned to Indonesia’s national debate after a disagreement between the Ministry of Home Affairs and …
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In Papua’s highland interior, where geography can make access to markets and business support difficult, the Papua creative economy is receiving a new push from the provincial government. Papua Pegunungan …
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Social & Culture
Puncak Regency Sends 15 Papuan Students Abroad to Build Human Capital
by Senamanby SenamanFor a young student from Puncak Regency, Papua Tengah (Central Papua) Province, leaving the highlands to study abroad can represent far more than a personal academic achievement. It can also …
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Development
Papua Pegunungan Receives Additional Special Autonomy Funds Rp 456 Billion in 2026
by Senamanby SenamanThe Papua Pegunungan (Papua Highlands) provincial government is set to receive an additional Rp456 billion in Special Autonomy Funds, known as Otsus, in 2026, giving the young province greater fiscal …
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The Papua’s Budget (APBN) 2026 picture is showing a significant expansion of government expenditure, with state spending across the Papua region reaching Rp24.50 trillion by June 30, 2026, according to …
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The Youtefa Bridge is difficult to miss when approaching Jayapura from the eastern side of the city. Its red steel arch stretches across Youtefa Bay, forming one of the most …
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Understanding Papua Special Autonomy requires more than examining legal provisions or government policies. It also demands an appreciation of the broader geopolitical environment in which Papua continues to attract international …
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Social & Culture
Papua Tengah Celebrates Fourth Anniversary with Community Festival
by adminby adminThousands of residents are gathering for Papua Tengah (Central Papua) Anniversary celebrations through sports, culture, entrepreneurship, and public entertainment as the province marks its fourth year as one of Indonesia’s …
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