Papua is strengthening public information officers in Supiori to improve transparency, accountability and citizens’ access to reliable government services.

Sosial Masyarakat

Sorong Launches Cross-Sector Drive to Accelerate Stunting Reduction

Sorong has launched a government-business nutrition initiative supporting at-risk families and strengthening Papua’s long-term human capital.

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Mimika Turns Diversity Into a Foundation for Peaceful Development

Sosial Masyarakat

18h ago• 4 min read

Mimika Turns Diversity Into a Foundation for Peaceful Development

Mimika is strengthening social cohesion by mobilizing civil servants and communities to turn ethnic, cultural and religious diversity into a development asset.

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Papua Barat Urges Santri to Lead Technology, Harmony and Sustainable Progress

Sosial Masyarakat

18h ago• 4 min read

Papua Barat Urges Santri to Lead Technology, Harmony and Sustainable Progress

Papua Barat’s 2026 National Santri Day urges Islamic students to master technology, strengthen tolerance and help drive inclusive regional development.

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Frans Kaisiepo’s Legacy: Papua’s National Story on the Rp10,000 Note

Sosial Masyarakat

18h ago• 3 min read

Frans Kaisiepo’s Legacy: Papua’s National Story on the Rp10,000 Note

Indonesia’s Rp10,000 banknote honors Frans Kaisiepo, a Papua-born national hero whose struggle helped affirm the region’s place in the republic.

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Southern Papua Advances Emergency Care With BTCLS Training

Sosial Masyarakat

18h ago• 3 min read

Southern Papua Advances Emergency Care With BTCLS Training

Southern Papua has launched BTCLS training to strengthen emergency medical skills, improve trauma response and expand equitable healthcare access.

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Authorities Intercept Alleged Illegal Merbau Shipment from Papua

Law, Security & Peace

18h ago• 4 min read

Authorities Intercept Alleged Illegal Merbau Shipment from Papua

A joint maritime and forestry operation intercepted 23 containers of suspected illegally logged merbau worth Rp5.5 billion at Surabaya port.

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Wondama Advances Legal Certainty for Communities in Forest Areas

Law, Security & Peace

18h ago• 4 min read

Wondama Advances Legal Certainty for Communities in Forest Areas

A coordinated land-settlement process in Teluk Wondama is strengthening legal certainty, fair forest governance and sustainable regional development.

Papua Rising Team 1300

South Papua Youth Leader Takes Regional Potential to National Stage

Sosial Masyarakat

18h ago• 4 min read

South Papua Youth Leader Takes Regional Potential to National Stage

Daniel Mersi Topri is using a national youth camp to build skills, expand networks and spotlight South Papua’s untapped potential.

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Papua Alumni Forum Calls for Responsible Investment and Local Skills Growth

Economy & Business

18h ago• 4 min read

Papua Alumni Forum Calls for Responsible Investment and Local Skills Growth

A national forum urges responsible mineral and gas investment, stronger local skills, and broader community benefits to accelerate sustainable development in Papua.

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Central Papua Advances Clean Governance Through Integrity Zones

Law, Security & Peace

18h ago• 3 min read

Central Papua Advances Clean Governance Through Integrity Zones

Central Papua is strengthening transparent, accountable governance to improve public services, prevent corruption and rebuild trust across the province.

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Central Papua Engages 11 Researchers to Shape Evidence-Based Development

Sosial Masyarakat

18h ago• 4 min read

Central Papua Engages 11 Researchers to Shape Evidence-Based Development

Central Papua is bringing 11 researchers together to design data-driven policies for eight regencies from 2027 to 2030.

Papua Rising Team 700

Max Ohee Urges Papua Residents to Reject Online Armed-Group Propaganda

Economy & Business

2d ago• 3 min read

Max Ohee Urges Papua Residents to Reject Online Armed-Group Propaganda

Max Ohee has urged Papua residents to remain calm and reject online propaganda, emphasizing social stability as vital to development.

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Papua Tengah and Uncen Advance Sustainable Fisheries Planning in Mimika

Economy & Business

2d ago• 4 min read

Papua Tengah and Uncen Advance Sustainable Fisheries Planning in Mimika

Papua Tengah is partnering with Cenderawasih University to modernize fisheries planning and strengthen infrastructure in Mimika and Nabire.

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Papua Plans Numbay Waterfront Park to Expand Healthy Public Recreation

Sosial Masyarakat

3d ago• 4 min read

Papua Plans Numbay Waterfront Park to Expand Healthy Public Recreation

Jayapura’s planned Numbay Park will create a modern waterfront space for recreation, local food, sports, and community activities from 2027.

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Papua Arms Seizure Highlights Security’s Role in Sustainable Development

Law, Security & Peace

3d ago• 3 min read

Papua Arms Seizure Highlights Security’s Role in Sustainable Development

The seizure of firearms and ammunition at an armed group’s base underscores how improved security can support services, investment and opportunity in Papua.

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Seventeen Candidates Enter Kingmi Papua Synod Leadership Selection

Sosial Masyarakat

3d ago• 4 min read

Seventeen Candidates Enter Kingmi Papua Synod Leadership Selection

Seventeen proposed candidates have entered the Kingmi Papua synod leadership process, ahead of administrative screening and a November 2026 conference.

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Papua Roller Skaters Claim 18 Medals at Eastern Indonesia Championship

Sosial Masyarakat

3d ago• 4 min read

Papua Roller Skaters Claim 18 Medals at Eastern Indonesia Championship

Papua’s roller-skating athletes won 18 medals in Makassar, signaling stronger coaching, institutional reform and a promising new generation.

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Yimnawai Festival Highlights Peace and Ancestral Heritage in Papua

Culture & Heritage

3d ago• 4 min read

Yimnawai Festival Highlights Peace and Ancestral Heritage in Papua

Papua’s Yimnawai festival in Keerom is reaffirming peace, cultural identity and a sustainable relationship between the Daiget people, land and forest.

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Nabire Development Drive Brings Water, Housing and Worship Facilities to Wanggar

Development & Growth

4d ago• 4 min read

Nabire Development Drive Brings Water, Housing and Worship Facilities to Wanggar

A joint development program in Nabire is delivering a church, safer homes, clean-water wells and community services to Wanggar residents.

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Mimika School’s Noken Thursdays Link Cultural Heritage to Local Growth

Culture & Heritage

4d ago• 4 min read

Mimika School’s Noken Thursdays Link Cultural Heritage to Local Growth

A weekly noken tradition at Mimika’s State Senior High School 6 strengthens cultural pride while creating space for local artisans and enterprise.

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Biak-Melanesian Cultural Festival Showcases Papua’s Heritage and Promise

Culture & Heritage

4d ago• 4 min read

Biak-Melanesian Cultural Festival Showcases Papua’s Heritage and Promise

The Biak-Melanesian Cultural Festival puts Papua’s living heritage at the center of cultural pride, sustainable tourism and inclusive regional growth.

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Papua Reggae Festival Sets National Record and Opens New Path for Youth

Sosial Masyarakat

4d ago• 5 min read

Papua Reggae Festival Sets National Record and Opens New Path for Youth

Papua Tengah’s reggae festival sets a national record while advancing youth creativity, cultural preservation, peacebuilding and tourism potential.

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Manokwari Schools Put Papua’s Culture at the Heart of Learning

Sosial Masyarakat

4d ago• 4 min read

Manokwari Schools Put Papua’s Culture at the Heart of Learning

Manokwari schools are integrating Papua’s culture, family life and traditional knowledge into lessons to strengthen literacy and inclusion.

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Papua Security Operation Reports 22 Free Papua Movement Arrests

Law, Security & Peace

5d ago• 4 min read

Papua Security Operation Reports 22 Free Papua Movement Arrests

Indonesia’s military says a third-quarter Papua operation disrupted armed networks and seized weapons, underscoring security’s role in regional stability.

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Papua Reggae Festival Opens in Central Papua to Advance Creative Economy and Peace

Sosial Masyarakat

5d ago• 4 min read

Papua Reggae Festival Opens in Central Papua to Advance Creative Economy and Peace

The 11th Papua Reggae Festival is using music, culture and youth participation to strengthen peace and expand creative-economy opportunities.

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Papua Youth Urged to Defend Unity and Help Drive Inclusive Development

Economy & Business

5d ago• 4 min read

Papua Youth Urged to Defend Unity and Help Drive Inclusive Development

A Papuan civic organization is mobilizing young people against misinformation while expanding social assistance and support for local enterprise.

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South Papua Strengthens Procurement Expertise to Support Regional Development

Economy & Business

5d ago• 3 min read

South Papua Strengthens Procurement Expertise to Support Regional Development

South Papua is strengthening procurement professionals to improve public spending, accelerate development and ensure projects deliver lasting community benefits.

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Indonesia’s Army Chief Puts Papua Welfare and Development at the Center

Law, Security & Peace

Oct 15, 2026, 03:07 PM• 4 min read

Indonesia’s Army Chief Puts Papua Welfare and Development at the Center

Indonesia’s new Army chief says Papua welfare, food security and faster public programs will guide the military’s role in national development.

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Chandra Asri Group Backs Papua’s Fisheries Development

Economy & Business

Oct 15, 2026, 03:04 PM• 3 min read

Chandra Asri Group Backs Papua’s Fisheries Development

Chandra Asri Group is supporting efforts to strengthen Papua’s fisheries sector, opening new possibilities for livelihoods, resilience and inclusive growth.

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Jatropha Waromi Park Sets Out a Sustainable Investment Vision for Papua

Economy & Business

Oct 15, 2026, 03:01 PM• 4 min read

Jatropha Waromi Park Sets Out a Sustainable Investment Vision for Papua

Jatropha Waromi Park presents a forward-looking model for green investment, local enterprise and inclusive development in Papua, Indonesia.

Papua Rising Team 4700

West Papua Partners With ICBA to Unlock Sustainable Forest Carbon Value

Economy & Business

Oct 15, 2026, 02:59 PM• 4 min read

West Papua Partners With ICBA to Unlock Sustainable Forest Carbon Value

West Papua has partnered with ICBA to develop forest-carbon and biodiversity opportunities while ensuring Indigenous communities share in the benefits.

Papua Rising Team 5700

Military-Led Development Drive Expands Basic Infrastructure in Papua Highlands

Development & Growth

Oct 13, 2026, 09:36 AM• 4 min read

Military-Led Development Drive Expands Basic Infrastructure in Papua Highlands

A large-scale Indonesian military-led initiative is delivering water, power, bridges, schools and health services across Papua Highlands.

Papua Rising Team 23800

Sorong Secures $16 Billion Rupiah for Transmigration Infrastructure

Development & Growth

Oct 13, 2026, 09:35 AM• 4 min read

Sorong Secures $16 Billion Rupiah for Transmigration Infrastructure

Sorong will use 2026 national funding to improve roads, healthcare facilities and settlement access while prioritizing Indigenous Papuan communities.

Papua Rising Team 18800

Papua Infrastructure Drive Links Security With Sustainable Development

Development & Growth

Oct 13, 2026, 09:30 AM• 4 min read

Papua Infrastructure Drive Links Security With Sustainable Development

Indonesia is reinforcing security around Papua’s infrastructure program, seeking safer worksites, stronger connectivity and more inclusive regional growth.

Papua Rising Team 6200

Central Papua Sets 2026 Target to Complete Priority Infrastructure Projects

Development & Growth

Oct 13, 2026, 09:29 AM• 4 min read

Central Papua Sets 2026 Target to Complete Priority Infrastructure Projects

Central Papua’s public works agency is targeting completion of priority infrastructure projects in 2026 to improve connectivity and support inclusive growth.

Papua Rising Team 5800

Papua Directs 2027 Infrastructure Fund Toward Remote Economic Access

Development & Growth

Oct 13, 2026, 09:27 AM• 4 min read

Papua Directs 2027 Infrastructure Fund Toward Remote Economic Access

Papua will channel its 2027 infrastructure fund into connectivity projects designed to link remote communities with markets and expand inclusive growth.

Papua Rising Team 5700

Papua Integration Debate Puts Development and Governance at Center Stage

Law, Security & Peace

Oct 11, 2026, 07:04 AM• 4 min read

Papua Integration Debate Puts Development and Governance at Center Stage

A renewed UN dispute over Papua’s status has prompted calls to focus on development, anti-corruption efforts, security and community welfare.

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Wanam Development Set to Open New Economic Opportunities in South Papua

Economy & Business

Oct 11, 2026, 07:03 AM• 4 min read

Wanam Development Set to Open New Economic Opportunities in South Papua

The planned development of Wanam in South Papua is being positioned as a catalyst for new businesses, stronger connectivity and inclusive regional growth.

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South Papua Youth Leader Takes Regional Potential to National Stage

Papua Alumni Forum Calls for Responsible Investment and Local Skills Growth

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Papua Tengah and Uncen Advance Sustainable Fisheries Planning in Mimika

Papua Plans Numbay Waterfront Park to Expand Healthy Public Recreation

Papua Arms Seizure Highlights Security’s Role in Sustainable Development

Seventeen Candidates Enter Kingmi Papua Synod Leadership Selection

Papua Roller Skaters Claim 18 Medals at Eastern Indonesia Championship

Yimnawai Festival Highlights Peace and Ancestral Heritage in Papua

Nabire Development Drive Brings Water, Housing and Worship Facilities to Wanggar

Mimika School’s Noken Thursdays Link Cultural Heritage to Local Growth

Biak-Melanesian Cultural Festival Showcases Papua’s Heritage and Promise

Papua Reggae Festival Sets National Record and Opens New Path for Youth

Manokwari Schools Put Papua’s Culture at the Heart of Learning

Papua Security Operation Reports 22 Free Papua Movement Arrests

Papua Reggae Festival Opens in Central Papua to Advance Creative Economy and Peace

Papua Youth Urged to Defend Unity and Help Drive Inclusive Development

South Papua Strengthens Procurement Expertise to Support Regional Development

Indonesia’s Army Chief Puts Papua Welfare and Development at the Center

Chandra Asri Group Backs Papua’s Fisheries Development

Jatropha Waromi Park Sets Out a Sustainable Investment Vision for Papua

West Papua Partners With ICBA to Unlock Sustainable Forest Carbon Value

Military-Led Development Drive Expands Basic Infrastructure in Papua Highlands

Sorong Secures $16 Billion Rupiah for Transmigration Infrastructure

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Central Papua Sets 2026 Target to Complete Priority Infrastructure Projects

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