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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Politics & Security
Gus Dur’s Papua Legacy Still Shapes the NU Peace Efforts
by Senamanby SenamanOn December 30-31, 1999, former Indonesian president Abdurrahman Wahid arrived in Papua during one of the most sensitive moments in the province’s modern political history. At the time, distrust toward …
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Politics & Security
Indonesia Responds to Controversial Documentary Film Pesta Babi
by Senamanby SenamanThe debate surrounding the documentary film Pesta Babi intensified across Indonesia in May 2026 after plans for public screenings in several cities triggered political discussion, student debate, and security concerns …
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The discussions inside the meeting hall in Timika stretched late into the evening on May 12, 2026. Officials moved in and out of conference rooms carrying documents, phones, and cups …
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