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Breaking Through the Clouds of Papua: An Adventure on Indonesia’s Highest Cable Car

Papua, a region in the far east of Indonesia, is known for its abundant natural wealth, ranging from gold mines … More

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Development of the Trans-Papua Jayapura-Wamena Road: Enhancing Connectivity and Welfare

The construction project of the Trans-Papua road segment Jayapura-Wamena, Mamberamo-Elelim in the Papua Mountains Province has become one of the … More

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Papua’s Ten-Year Infrastructure Development Drive: Its Positive Impact on Local Communities

Since 2014, the Joko Widodo government has embarked on an Indo-centric infrastructure development drive that does not focus solely on … More

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International Surfing Competition in Manokwari, West Papua Draws Competitors from Seven Countries

The West Papua Provincial Government, in collaboration with the Indonesian Surfing Association (PSOI), is organizing an international surfing competition in … More

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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 … More

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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 … More

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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 … More

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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, … More

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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 … More

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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 … More

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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 … More

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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 … More

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