Jayawijaya, Highland Papua (ANTARA) – The Indonesian government has set a 2028 deadline for completing the construction of the government core areas (KIPP) in all four new autonomous provinces of Papua, Deputy Home Affairs Minister Ribka Haluk said.She confirmed the agenda after conducting a firsthand inspection of a KIPP development site in Hubikosi, Jayawijaya District, Highland Papua, alongside Deputy Public Works Minister Diana Kusumastuti and Highland Papua Governor John Tabo.In a statement received here on Saturday, Haluk said the government had designated the four KIPPs as national strategic projects, with President Prabowo Subianto expected to inaugurate them upon completion.She referred to the provinces of Highland Papua, Central Papua, Southwest Papua, and South Papua—all established in 2022 as expansions from Papua and West Papua.Haluk reported that the South Papua KIPP had completed development and been functional since January 5 this year, while physical construction in Southwest Papua had reached 90 percent.She added that the government launched the development of the Central Papua KIPP on December 29, 2025, with progress recorded at 3.21 percent.Furthermore, she noted that the Highland Papua KIPP had advanced to the detailed engineering design (DED) stage, which examines technical aspects, including structural and budget plans.“The DED will serve as the primary guide for construction. This process will be followed by a project auction in June 2026,” she said.She explained that the DED was prepared by the Highland Papua government after a feasibility study and the introduction of a preliminary design to minimize risks, pursue budget efficiency, and ensure compliance with standards.In its initial phase, she continued, the Highland Papua project will focus on the governor’s office and legislative buildings.She further remarked that the Home Affairs Ministry would continue coordination with the Public Works Ministry to ensure optimal development of KIPPs in all four new autonomous regions.