The Papua Provincial Government has emphasized that the salaries and Additional Employee Income (TPP) for Civil Servants remain guaranteed despite the Papua Regional Election Re-vote (PSU) budget adjustments.
The Papua Provincial Government, through the Regional Revenue Management Agency (Bapenda), has started regulating levies at the Hamadi Fish Landing Base (PPI) in Jayapura City.
Acting Governor of Papua, Ramses Limbong, stated that Papua’s economic situation is strongly influenced by its vast territory and geographical challenges, where cash remains the primary choice for daily transactions.
The Papua Provincial Government supports efforts to digitalize the payment system as part of the region’s economic transformation. This was conveyed by Acting Governor of Papua, Ramses Limbong, during the Kick-Off event of Semarak Rupiah Ramadan dan Berkah Idul Fitri (SERAMBI) 2025 at the Governor’s Office courtyard in Dok II, Jayapura, on Monday (March 3, 2025).
The Papua Provincial Government has confirmed that it will review the proposed budget for the Re-election (PSU) submitted by the General Election Commission (KPU), the Election Supervisory Agency (Bawaslu), and security forces. Acting Governor of Papua, Ramses Limbong, emphasized that not all budget proposals will be approved, considering the efficiency policy implemented by the central government.
The Papua Provincial Government has officially issued Circular Letter No. 400.8.1/2271/SET regarding the adjustment of working days and hours for Civil Servants (ASN) during the month of Ramadan 2025.
Head of the Papua Bureau of Procurement of Goods and Services, Debora Salosa, stated that project tenders within the Papua Provincial Government are not facing any issues.
In anticipation of the holy month of Ramadan, the Papua Provincial Government is set to organize discounted markets in eight districts/cities. This initiative, led by the Department of Food Crops, Horticulture, and Food, aims to curb the rising prices of essential goods.
Acting Governor of Papua, Ramses Limbong, has urged the Papua General Election Commission to promptly draft a budget proposal for the Re-Election of the Papua Regional Elections. The proposal will be reviewed by the provincial budget team before final approval.
Acting Governor of Papua, Ramses Limbong, has called on all Papuans to uphold peace and harmony during the month of Ramadan. He emphasized that the strong interfaith tolerance in Papua should continue to be preserved.