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Maintaining the Cycloop Nature Reserve, Preserving Flora and Fauna in Papua

The Cycloop Mountains are not merely a mountain range but also the heart of life for the local community.  Administratively, … More

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Lake Sentani to be Developed as Leading Tourism Destination in Papua

The Acting Governor of Papua, Ramses Limbong, stated that Lake Sentani, located in Jayapura Regency, can be one potential leading … More

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Asei Besar Village, Centre for Wood Bark Paintings in Papua

In Papua, there is a centre for producing bark paintings that hold high artistic and cultural value.  Its location is … More

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A Portrait of TNI Soldiers Building Housing for the Poor in Papua

The duty of TNI soldiers in Papua is not only to maintain the security of their citizens from disturbances caused … More

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Aluyen Dance, a Captivating Cultural Heritage of Papua

The Aluyen dance is one of the treasured traditional arts originating from Papua, which reflects the cultural wealth and local … More

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Raja Ampat, West Papua Named 2025 Must-Visit Destination

The New York Times has named Raja Ampat, West Papua as one of the must-visit destinations for tourists in 2025. … More

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West Papua Records Significant Sustainable Infrastructure Development in 2024

The easternmost province of Indonesia, West Papua, recorded good infrastructure development in 2024. In recent years, the provincial government has … More

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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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