Jakarta : Deputy Governor of Papua Klemen Tinal passed away on Friday morning at around 04.00 Western Indonesia Time (WIB).
According to reports, the body of the Papua Deputy Governor will be laid to rest in the Gatot Subroto Hospital Funeral Home for a while.
The former Mimika Regent passed away in Abdi Waluyo Hospital, Menteng, Central Jakarta.
The death has been confirmed by Papua Governor spokesperson, Rifai Darus.
“Though we have yet to receive information about the burial,” said Rifai.
According to the spokesman, the Papua provincial administration will coordinate with the family of the Papuan leader. (Translator: Natasha Celia)
(WAH)