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A Treasure Trove of Endemic Species: Papua, the World’s Biodiversity Paradise

Papua, located to the west of the Pacific Ocean, is home to extraordinary natural wealth and endemic species not found…

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Malasigi Tourism Village, Sorong Wins Pioneer Village First Prize at 2024 Tourism Village Awards

The Malasigi Traditional Tourism Village, fostered by Pertamina EP Papua Field, Zone 14 Eastern Indonesia Region, claimed 1st place in…

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Indonesian Navy Hospital Ship Arrives in Papua New Guinea for Final Stage of Humanitarian Mission

After a long journey from Vanuatu, the Indonesian Warship (KRI) dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo 991 (KRI WSH-991) finally arrived in Port…

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Indonesian Navy Hospital Ship Completes People-to-People Mission in Port Vila

The Indonesian Navy Hospital Ship, KRI dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo (WSH-991), has successfully completed its Port Visit program to Port Vila,…

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Recommendations for Natural and Cultural Tourism Destinations in Asmat Regency

The regency located in the Southern Papua Province indeed holds an extraordinary charm of natural beauty and culture. No wonder…

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Merauke’s SINAI Coastal Area Officially Launched as Tourist Destination

The Merauke Regional Government, through the Tourism and Creative Economy Office, officially launched the Pilot Category Tourism Village in the…

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Papuan Student from Biak Numfor Achieves International Recognition

A child from Biak named Esra Samuel Weyai, a seventh-grade student at SMP Negeri 1 Biak Kota, Papua, has made…

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Marking National Electricity Day, 179 Underprivileged Families in Papua Receive Free Electricity Connection

A total of 179 underprivileged families across Papua have received free electricity connections through the ‘Light Up the Dream’ program…

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First Paniai Lake Festival Successfully Held

Thousands of people from the regencies of Paniai, Deiyai, Dogiyai, as well as from Intan Jaya, Puncak, Puncak Jaya, and…

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Raja Ampat Launches Tourism Ethics Book, Aims to Improve Conservation

The Raja Ampat Regency Government recently launched an electronic book (e-Book) titled “Tourism Ethics in Raja Ampat, West Papua,” on…

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Skouw Border Crossing Becoming Favourite Destination for Papuans

The sun had just risen from the East, while the nimble fingers of the woman in the blue hijab were…

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West Papua to Attract More Tourists with Related National, International Events

West Papua’s nature has a charm that spoils tourists. With the leading tourist attractions in a number of districts, a…

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