PAPUA - The Papua Provincial Government (Pemprov) distributed 80 thousand red and white flags to the local community in commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia 2025.

Acting Regional Secretary (Sekda) of Papua Province, Suzana Wanggai said the distribution was in accordance with the theme of the Indonesian Independence Day "United Sovereign, People of Prosperous, and Advanced Indonesia".

"So it is not just a slogan, but reflects the joint determination to build a healthy, prosperous, and competitive Papua," he said in Jayapura, Friday, which was confiscated by Antara.

According to Suzana, apart from distributing the red and white flag, there are also leisurely walking activities and blood donation. Where this humanitarian action is a form of the committee's real contribution to people who need blood.

"Hopefully the blood on the donor today can be useful and save lives. We thank the TNI, Polri, and all the people who have taken part in this activity," he said.

He explained that this activity was the beginning of a series of commemorations of the 80th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia as well as carrying the spirit of unity and people's welfare.

"People's welfare stems from public health. With healthy people, economic activities and regional development can run optimally," he said again.

He added that his party also invited all Papuans to actively participate in the re-voting (PSU) for the Papuan Governor and Deputy Governor Election on August 6, 2025.

"Moreover, we have designated August 6, 2025 as an official holiday in the Papua region, through a circular to support the smooth implementation of the PSU. So that the government hopes that with this holiday, the level of voter participation will increase," he said.


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