Malaria Surge in Eastern Indonesia: Addressing the Growing Health Crisis in Papua

Public health officials in Indonesia are addressing a significant rise in malaria transmission, with national data indicating that the burden of the disease remains concentrated in the eastern provinces. According to the Indonesian Ministry of Health, the national strategy to eliminate malaria by 2030 faces ongoing challenges in regions such as Papua, where geographical barriers … Read more

Pesta Babi Film Controversy: Yasinta Moiwend Files Police Report Against LBH Papua Merauke

The intersection of documentary filmmaking, indigenous rights, and legal accountability has come into sharp focus in Indonesia following a formal complaint filed by Yasinta Moiwend—often referred to as Mama Sinta—against the leadership of the Papua Legal Aid Institute (LBH Papua). The dispute centers on the production and distribution of the documentary film Pesta Babi (Pig … Read more

Freeport Indonesia: Extended Mining Permit & Increased Indonesian Ownership to 63%

2026-02-20 22:00:00 Jakarta – Pemerintah memberikan perpanjangan IUPK atau Izin Usaha Pertambangan Khusus PT Freeport Indonesia di Papua setelah 2041. Menurut Menteri Energi dan Sumber Daya Mineral (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia alasan pemerintah memberikan perpanjangan IUPK kepada PT Freeport Indonesia setelah 2041 karena puncak produksi Freeport diperkirakan terjadi pada 2035. Saat ini produksi konsentrat tercatat sekitar … Read more

Indonesia Police Chief Announces Major Regional Police Chief Appointments

“`html Polri Announces Major Rotation of High-Ranking Officers Jakarta – Indonesia’s National ‍Police (Polri) has announced a significant reshuffle of ⁤senior and mid-ranking officers, ⁣including ⁣several regional police chiefs.The changes are aimed at bolstering security and improving⁣ operational effectiveness across‍ the archipelago. The rotation ⁤is detailed in Telegram Number ⁤ST/99/I/KEP./2026, dated January 15, 2026. ⁢Key … Read more