KASONAWEJA — The Papua Provincial Government continues to strengthen equitable development and digital connectivity in Papua's inland areas. As part of Papua Governor Matius D. Fakhiri's working visit to the "Land of a Thousand Mysteries and a Million Hopes," Mamberamo Raya, on Friday, May 16, 2026, the signing of the Regional Grant Agreement Document (NPHD) and the Minutes of Handover of Regional-Owned Asset Grants (BAST) was carried out for Starlink devices and solar panels to support public services in remote areas.

The grant program includes the provision of 24 Starlink units along with supporting equipment and 24 solar panel units at 24 locations in Mamberamo Raya Regency. The entire program is funded through the Papua Provincial Budget under the Budget Implementation Document of the Papua Provincial Communication and Informatics Office for Fiscal Year 2025.

The signing was carried out between Mamberamo Raya Regent Robby Wilson Rumansara and Papua Governor Matius D. Fakhiri during a gathering held at the Kasonaweja District Office courtyard.

The event was also attended by the Deputy Regent of Mamberamo Raya, members of the Mamberamo Raya Regency Regional Leadership Coordination Forum, leaders and members of the Regency/City Regional People's Representative Council of Mamberamo Raya Regency, heads of provincial and regency government agencies, traditional leaders, community leaders, youth leaders, and residents.

Head of the Papua Provincial Communication and Informatics Office, Jeri Agus Yudianto, S.Kom., M.Si., expressed his appreciation to the Papua Governor and the Mamberamo Raya Regent for their support and shared commitment to bringing digital connectivity services to remote areas. According to him, the program is a concrete step toward breaking information isolation and supporting public services in Papua's inland regions.

"Technically, each Starlink device deployed has been equipped with an access point to expand internet coverage at public service locations. Since electricity remains very limited in several areas, solar panels with simpler technology have also been prepared. They are easy to maintain and portable, making them highly suitable for areas with difficult transportation access," Jeri said.

He expressed hope that all the devices handed over would be properly utilized and maintained by both the local government and the community so they can truly have an impact on education services, health services, village administration, and public access to information.

Through this program, the Papua Provincial Government reaffirmed its commitment to expanding internet access and digital communication to hard-to-reach areas in order to support government services, education, health care, and public access to information toward a Brighter Papua and a more connected Papua. ***