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Visiting Asei Village, the home of bark craftsmen in Papua

One of the typical Papuan handicrafts made from bark that still relies heavily on traditional manufacturing techniques ...

Port Numbay batik carries message of peace from Papuan mothers

Papuan mothers’ skilled hands steadily draw intricate and distinct patterns to create a batik fabric popularly ...

A tale of Jokowi's impromptu actions in Papua not caught on camera

Presidential Staff from Papua, Billy Mambrasar, revealed that President Joko Widodo's (Jokowi's) impromptu ...

Sports Minister visits Papuan women's market to see impacts of PON

Youth and Sports Minister Zainudin Amali visited a Papuan women’s (locally called ‘mama-mama Papua’) ...

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Helping hands behind Papua PON

It is Tevina Leberina Ayomi's first day as a liaison officer for guest referees at the 20th PON National Games, ...

Papua govt should outline arena management plan following PON: Amali

Youth and Sports Minister Zainudin Amali urged the Papua provincial government to formulate a management plan for all ...

Sorong should function as main farming producer in Papua: President

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) expressed hope that Sorong District in West Papua Province would serve as the main ...

PON XX reflects Papua's infrastructure readiness: Vice Minister

Holding thePON XX in Papua demonstrates the infrastructure readiness in the province, according to Vice Minister of ...

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PON expected to strengthen sense of nationhood: MPR speaker

People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Speaker Bambang Soesatyo expressed hope that the 20th PON National Games being ...

Police arrest Papua legislator on drug abuse charges

The Jakarta Metropolitan Police have arrested a member of the Papua Provincial Legislative Council (DPRD) on charges of ...

Five Papuan dances showcase indigenous art, culture at PON

The traditional dances of five Papuan indigenous territories marked the opening ceremony of the 20th National Sports ...

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President greets audience in native Papuan language

Indonesian President Joko Widodo (popularly known as Jokowi) greeted the public using three phrases from the native ...

After arriving at Sentani airport, President stops to buy noken

President Joko Widodo and his entourage made a brief stop midway to their lodging from Sentani Airport, Jayapura ...

17 civilians evacuated from Papua's Kiwirok: police

Seventeen civilians, including three children, have been evacuated from Kiwirok sub-district, Pengunungan Bintang ...

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Papua terror campaigns hobble development efforts

The Indonesian government has been making dedicated efforts to accelerate regional development in Papua and West Papua ...