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Trans Papua Highway’s Jayapura to Wamena Segment to Begin Construction

Minister of Public Works and Housing (PUPR) Basuki Hadimuljono, has stated that the construction of the 50 km-long Jayapura-Wamena segment … More

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Asmat Carving, a Global Cultural Heritage

Asmat Regency, located in South Papua Province, has a cultural heritage of Asmat carving that is highly regarded by the … More

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Papuan Coffee Notches Rp1.45 Billion in Transactions at World of Coffee Copenhagen

Transactions of Papuan coffee at World of Coffee Copenhagen totalled Rp1.45 billion. World of Coffee, held from 27-29 June 2024 … More

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Youtefa Bridge, Longest Arch Bridge in Papua, Cuts Travel Time to Only 15 Minutes

At the eastern tip of Indonesia, a new landmark has arisen. Youtefa Bridge, the longest steel arch bridge in Papua, … More

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14th Lake Sentani Festival Opens with Lively Isosolo Dance Performance

The 14th Lake Sentani Festival (Festival Danau Sentani/FDS XIV) was officially opened at Kalkote Beach, East Sentani District, Jayapura Regency … More

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MSG Team Visits Papua, Praises Conducive Situation and Border Management

A Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) team led by Director General Leonard Louma and Executive Advisor Christopher Nisbert has acknowledged the … More

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Yance Rumbino, Composer of Tanah Papua Passes Away

Yance Rumbino, composer of the song “Tanah Papua”, has passed away at the age of 76 at the Biak Numfor … More

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Exploring the Natural and Cultural Beauty Around Papua’s Lake Sentani

Among Jayapura’s captivating mountain ranges lies Lake Sentani, an oasis that exudes natural and cultural charm. Lake Sentani is not … More

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Investment Minister Praises Papuan Coffee Going Global in Australia

Minister of Investment/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Bahlil Lahadalia expressed his appreciation for the presence of a coffee … More

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Papuan Students Graduate from US University, Show Outstanding Achievement

Seventeen Papuan students have graduated from Corban University, Oregon under the Papua Special Autonomy Scheme scholarships, with some achieving Magna … More

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Hano Wene: Bringing Knowledge to Papua’s Remote Regions

Usually, the school complex owned by the Muliama Integrated Education Foundation is quiet after school hours, but a new attraction … More

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Jayapura Unfurls 10 Kilometre Indonesian Flag to Mark Integration of Papua

The Jayapura City Government, Papua, unfurled the national flag along 10.76 kilometers on Hamadi Holtekamp Road, Muara District, Wednesday (1/5/2024). … More

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