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Real-TimeWest Papua Customs Revenue Surges to Rp2.02 Billion by September
Central Papua Proposes Two People’s School Sites for 3T Communities
4,000-Book Reading Garden Expands Learning Opportunities in Papua
Papua’s Special Autonomy Funds Accelerate Infrastructure and Economic Growth
Papua’s special autonomy financing is helping advance infrastructure, expand economic opportunity and strengthen the foundation for more inclusive regional growth.
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AnalysisPapua Civil Servant Survives Knife Attack as Security Review Intensifies
A civil servant in Papua’s Ilaga district survived a sudden knife attack, prompting an investigation and renewed focus on safe public services.

West Papua Customs Revenue Surges to Rp2.02 Billion by September
Customs and excise receipts in West Papua and Southwest Papua reached Rp2.02 billion by September 2026, alongside Rp63.95 billion in import taxes.
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Two Armed Group Members Killed in Papua Highlands Firefight
Two alleged armed group members were killed in a TNI firefight in Papua Highlands, where troops recovered weapons, ammunition and cash.

Papua Mountains Accelerates Remote Connectivity for Inclusive Growth
Papua Mountains Province is expanding roads and bridges across eight regencies to connect remote communities, widen market access and spread growth.

Papua Strengthens Emergency Readiness as PTFI Hosts IFRC 2026
A national fire and rescue competition in Timika is strengthening emergency skills, safety awareness and community preparedness across Papua.

Papua Tengah Backs Freeport as Host of Indonesia’s 2026 Rescue Competition
Papua Tengah is supporting Freeport’s 2026 fire and rescue competition in Timika, strengthening safety skills, cooperation and community resilience.

Papua Tightens Market Oversight as New Investors Surge
Papua is strengthening market transparency and investor education as the number of local capital-market investors rises sharply in 2026.

TNI Expands Social and Infrastructure Support Across Papua
A TNI territorial task force is combining bridge construction, food security, healthcare and aid to strengthen welfare and connectivity in Papua.

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

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.

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.


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.

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.
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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.
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.

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.

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.

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