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Central Papua Sets 2026 Target to Complete Priority Infrastructure Projects

Development & Growth

12h ago• 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.

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Papua Directs 2027 Infrastructure Fund Toward Remote Economic Access

Development & Growth

12h ago• 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.

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Papua Integration Debate Puts Development and Governance at Center Stage

Law, Security & Peace

2d ago• 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

2d ago• 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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West Papua Opens Market Access for 27 Indigenous-Owned Businesses

Economy & Business

2d ago• 4 min read

West Papua Opens Market Access for 27 Indigenous-Owned Businesses

West Papua showcases 27 Indigenous-owned enterprises in Manokwari, using local trade promotion to raise product quality, market access and inclusive growth.

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South Papua Targets November 2026 Completion for Government Access Road

Development & Growth

2d ago• 4 min read

South Papua Targets November 2026 Completion for Government Access Road

South Papua is targeting November 2026 to complete a key access road, strengthening administrative connectivity and supporting the province’s long-term growth.

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Papua Sanitation Drive Gains Momentum After Public Works Ministry Visit

Development & Growth

2d ago• 3 min read

Papua Sanitation Drive Gains Momentum After Public Works Ministry Visit

A Public Works Ministry review of a Papuan church is preparing the ground for better sanitation, healthier communities and more inclusive development.

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Papua Tengah Backs Barista Training to Expand Youth Economic Opportunity

Economy & Business

2d ago• 4 min read

Papua Tengah Backs Barista Training to Expand Youth Economic Opportunity

Fredi Bunai’s barista training in Makassar highlights Papua Tengah’s investment in practical skills, entrepreneurship and inclusive economic growth.

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Central Papua Expands Fair Access to National Government Training

Sosial Masyarakat

2d ago• 4 min read

Central Papua Expands Fair Access to National Government Training

Central Papua is widening pathways into public service by verifying Indigenous applicants and increasing its 2026 IPDN admissions quota.

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Central Papua’s Free Education Program Reaches 64,000 Learners

Sosial Masyarakat

3d ago• 3 min read

Central Papua’s Free Education Program Reaches 64,000 Learners

Central Papua’s free education initiative is supporting more than 64,000 students and university learners while strengthening teachers and access.

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Sorong Sends Record 67 Papuan Students to 36 Indonesian Universities

Sosial Masyarakat

3d ago• 4 min read

Sorong Sends Record 67 Papuan Students to 36 Indonesian Universities

Sorong sends 67 scholarship recipients to 36 Indonesian universities, marking a record expansion of higher-education access for Papuan students.

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Papua Launches Pace Mace Card, Plans 1,000 University Scholarships

Sosial Masyarakat

3d ago• 4 min read

Papua Launches Pace Mace Card, Plans 1,000 University Scholarships

Papua’s new Pace Mace Card links students to education support, including 1,000 university scholarships and study assistance for schoolchildren.

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West Papua Raises Education Funding to Rp80 Billion for 2026

Sosial Masyarakat

3d ago• 4 min read

West Papua Raises Education Funding to Rp80 Billion for 2026

West Papua will expand its Smart West Papua education program in 2026, directing Rp80 billion in special autonomy funds to Papuan students.

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BAZNAS Papua Awards Scholarships to 707 Students Across the Region

Sosial Masyarakat

3d ago• 3 min read

BAZNAS Papua Awards Scholarships to 707 Students Across the Region

A scholarship initiative by BAZNAS Papua is supporting 707 students, strengthening educational access and long-term human capital development.

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Papua Accelerates Special Autonomy Funds for Community Development

Development & Growth

4d ago• 4 min read

Papua Accelerates Special Autonomy Funds for Community Development

Papua’s 2026 Special Autonomy Funds are being accelerated through tighter oversight, helping regions turn national support into public services.

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West Papua Builds a National Market Pathway for Local Products

Economy & Business

4d ago• 4 min read

West Papua Builds a National Market Pathway for Local Products

West Papua is preparing local businesses for national growth through quality upgrades, certification, digital marketing and stronger financing access.

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Three Free Papua Movement Members Killed in West Papua Clash

Law, Security & Peace

4d ago• 3 min read

Three Free Papua Movement Members Killed in West Papua Clash

Three armed separatist members, including a regional commander, were killed in Maybrat as authorities secured the area after a firefight.

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Papua Sets Accountability Rules for $37 Million Infrastructure Fund

Development & Growth

6d ago• 4 min read

Papua Sets Accountability Rules for $37 Million Infrastructure Fund

Papua will direct its 2027 infrastructure fund toward public needs, with tighter oversight and a larger provincial share to reduce regional gaps.

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Papua Trains 50 Seafood Businesses to Raise Product Quality and Value

Economy & Business

6d ago• 4 min read

Papua Trains 50 Seafood Businesses to Raise Product Quality and Value

Papua is helping 50 seafood businesses meet quality, safety and halal standards, strengthening consumer trust and expanding the value of local fisheries.

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Jayapura Authorities Halt Smuggling of 200 Rounds Bound for PNG

Law, Security & Peace

6d ago• 4 min read

Jayapura Authorities Halt Smuggling of 200 Rounds Bound for PNG

A joint customs and police operation in Jayapura intercepted ammunition and illicit cigarettes, reinforcing border security and lawful trade.

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Two OPM Commanders Killed in Maybrat Clash as Papua Security Tensions Persist

Law, Security & Peace

Oct 6, 2026, 01:50 PM• 4 min read

Two OPM Commanders Killed in Maybrat Clash as Papua Security Tensions Persist

Two senior OPM figures were killed in Maybrat after a reported armed exchange, underscoring the need for civilian protection and peaceful development.

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Indonesia Signals Community-First Security Strategy for Papua

Law, Security & Peace

Oct 6, 2026, 01:39 PM• 4 min read

Indonesia Signals Community-First Security Strategy for Papua

Jakarta is prioritizing cultural engagement and territorial outreach in Papua, linking security policy with public trust, stability and long-term development.

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West Papua Links Development Success to Tangible Gains for Communities

Development & Growth

Oct 6, 2026, 01:39 PM• 4 min read

West Papua Links Development Success to Tangible Gains for Communities

West Papua Governor Dominggus Mandacan calls for data-driven planning that turns public investment into better health, education and livelihoods.

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West Papua Expands Early Childhood Education to Remote Villages

Sosial Masyarakat

Oct 6, 2026, 01:38 PM• 4 min read

West Papua Expands Early Childhood Education to Remote Villages

West Papua is extending integrated early childhood education to remote villages, pairing learning access with nutrition, health and literacy.

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Southwest Papua Trains Community Leaders to Fight HIV, TB and Malaria

Development & Growth

Oct 6, 2026, 01:37 PM• 4 min read

Southwest Papua Trains Community Leaders to Fight HIV, TB and Malaria

Southwest Papua is strengthening community-led healthcare by training 30 local cadres to expand prevention, education and support for HIV, TB and malaria.

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Eight SS1 P1 Rifles Seized in Papua Operation as Authorities Link Weapons to Alleged Civilian Killings

Law, Security & Peace

Sep 28, 2026, 01:58 PM• 4 min read

Eight SS1 P1 Rifles Seized in Papua Operation as Authorities Link Weapons to Alleged Civilian Killings

Indonesia’s military says it has recovered eight SS1 P1 rifles allegedly taken from state forces and linked to an armed group suspected in the killing of three civil servants in Papua Pegunungan. The operation has renewed calls for civilian protection, lawful accountability and a development-led response to the conflict.

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Papua Tengah Strengthens Indigenous Enterprise Through New Kadin Regulation

Economy & Business

Sep 28, 2026, 01:57 PM• 4 min read

Papua Tengah Strengthens Indigenous Enterprise Through New Kadin Regulation

A new circular issued by Papua Tengah Governor Meki Nawipa gives legal backing to stronger business oversight, expanded opportunities for Orang Asli Papua entrepreneurs, and coordinated support for UMKM across the province.

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Indonesian Hospital Ship Rescues 11 Papua New Guineans in Pacific Emergency

Economy & Business

Sep 28, 2026, 01:55 PM• 4 min read

Indonesian Hospital Ship Rescues 11 Papua New Guineans in Pacific Emergency

KRI dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo-991 rescued 11 Papua New Guinean citizens, including two children, after their boat drifted helplessly in the Pacific during Indonesia’s Port Visit 2026 mission.

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South Papua Redirects 2026 Budget Revision Toward Human Development, Food Security and Economic Resilience

Economy & Business

Sep 28, 2026, 01:48 PM• 4 min read

South Papua Redirects 2026 Budget Revision Toward Human Development, Food Security and Economic Resilience

The South Papua provincial government is prioritizing education, healthcare, food affordability and productive industries in its revised 2026 budget, reinforcing a development agenda centered on indigenous welfare, public services and peaceful economic opportunity.

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Papua’s 2026 Budget Revision Expands Spending as Government Pledges More Inclusive Development

Law, Security & Peace

Sep 28, 2026, 01:48 PM• 4 min read

Papua’s 2026 Budget Revision Expands Spending as Government Pledges More Inclusive Development

Papua’s proposed 2026 budget revision would raise regional spending to Rp3.058 trillion, while projected revenue climbs by Rp433.31 billion. The plan places greater emphasis on capital investment, public services and accountable development, even as lawmakers scrutinize a widening deficit and new borrowing.

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Indonesia Says Papua Response Must Combine Security, Development and Civilian Protection

Law, Security & Peace

Sep 28, 2026, 01:44 PM• 4 min read

Indonesia Says Papua Response Must Combine Security, Development and Civilian Protection

TNI Commander General Agus Subiyanto says the Papua crisis cannot be resolved through military operations alone, urging cooperation between security institutions, government agencies and local communities while maintaining firm action against armed separatist groups.

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Papua Barat Daya’s Fisheries Economy Needs a Stronger Path to Direct Export

Law, Security & Peace

Sep 28, 2026, 01:43 PM• 4 min read

Papua Barat Daya’s Fisheries Economy Needs a Stronger Path to Direct Export

Only 1.2 percent of fisheries products from Southwest Papua were exported directly in 2025, highlighting the need for stronger cold-chain systems, processing capacity, certification and coordinated public services.

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Papua Tengah Expands Boarding-School Access in Puncak to Protect Children and Build Local Capacity

Sosial Masyarakat

Sep 27, 2026, 03:02 PM• 4 min read

Papua Tengah Expands Boarding-School Access in Puncak to Protect Children and Build Local Capacity

Papua Tengah has begun construction of a boarding school in Kago, Puncak, as part of a wider education strategy designed to reduce dropout rates, strengthen child protection and prepare Indigenous Papuan students to lead the region’s future.

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South Papua Sets Rp247 Billion Own-Revenue Target in 2026 Revised Budget

Sosial Masyarakat

Sep 27, 2026, 02:53 PM• 4 min read

South Papua Sets Rp247 Billion Own-Revenue Target in 2026 Revised Budget

South Papua’s provincial government has proposed Rp247 billion in locally generated revenue under its 2026 revised budget, while directing major spending toward public administration and provincial responsibilities.

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Papuan Musicians Carry Indonesia’s Red-and-White Spirit to Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya

Sosial Masyarakat

Sep 27, 2026, 02:48 PM• 4 min read

Papuan Musicians Carry Indonesia’s Red-and-White Spirit to Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya

Four musicians from Papua led the singing of Indonesia Raya at the arrival of Indonesia’s Asian Games delegation in Nagoya, highlighting cultural inclusion, national solidarity and opportunities for Papuan talent on the international stage.

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Indonesia–Solomon Islands Cooperation Offers a Peaceful Development Framework for Papua

Development & Growth

Sep 27, 2026, 02:03 PM• 3 min read

Indonesia–Solomon Islands Cooperation Offers a Peaceful Development Framework for Papua

Bilateral engagement between Indonesia and the Solomon Islands should be understood through development, regional dialogue and the protection of Papua’s indigenous communities—not through separatist disinformation or violence.

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Indonesia Rejects Solomon Islands’ Papua Claims, Calls for Civilian Protection and Verified Dialogue

Law, Security & Peace

Sep 27, 2026, 01:37 PM• 4 min read

Indonesia Rejects Solomon Islands’ Papua Claims, Calls for Civilian Protection and Verified Dialogue

Indonesia’s parliamentary Commission I has rejected what it describes as a one-sided Solomon Islands narrative on human rights in Papua, urging regional partners to support civilian protection, lawful development and fact-based dialogue.

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Central Papua Sets 2026 Target to Complete Priority Infrastructure Projects

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Central Papua’s Free Education Program Reaches 64,000 Learners

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West Papua Raises Education Funding to Rp80 Billion for 2026

BAZNAS Papua Awards Scholarships to 707 Students Across the Region

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Three Free Papua Movement Members Killed in West Papua Clash

Papua Sets Accountability Rules for $37 Million Infrastructure Fund

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Two OPM Commanders Killed in Maybrat Clash as Papua Security Tensions Persist

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Papua Tengah Strengthens Indigenous Enterprise Through New Kadin Regulation

Indonesian Hospital Ship Rescues 11 Papua New Guineans in Pacific Emergency

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Papua’s 2026 Budget Revision Expands Spending as Government Pledges More Inclusive Development

Indonesia Says Papua Response Must Combine Security, Development and Civilian Protection

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