The boundary agreement was affirmed through the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) among the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) Authority, the East Kalimantan provincial administration, the Penajam Paser Utara regency administration, the Kutai Kartanegara regency administration and the Balikpapan city administration at the Coordinating Ministry Office 3, in Nusantara’s Central Government District (KIPP) on Oct. 21.

Along with clarifying the administrative division between Nusantara and its surrounding areas, the boundary demarcation also serves as a basis for synchronizing spatial planning, infrastructure development and improving the quality of public services.

In addition, an agreement was signed to accelerate improvements in the quality of education services among the IKN Authority and the regional governments in East Kalimantan, underscoring a shared commitment to strengthening human resource development in Nusantara and its surrounding areas through sustainability-based education.

During the occasion, IKN Authority chairman Basuki Hadimuljono expressed his appreciation for the collaboration between the central and regional administrations.

"The IKN Authority expresses our gratitude for the cooperation of all parties, which has resulted in the agreement on these boundaries. We have now begun the second phase of construction and continue to prepare human resources to ensure they are worthy of being part of the future capital Nusantara," he said.

Meanwhile, Home Ministry director general of regional administration development Safrizal ZA emphasized that the confirmation of boundaries was the foundation for effective regional development.

"The confirmation of the boundaries of the future capital city Nusantara is crucial for clear spatial planning and public services. This process was relatively quick, it usually takes two to three years. We will soon submit the Home Ministry regulation," he explained.

Deputy Governor of East Kalimantan Seno Aji called the step a concrete example of synergy between the central and regional administrations.

"The delimitation of these boundaries serves as the legal basis for equitable development and strengthens public services for the community," he said.

Meanwhile, the Geospatial Information Agency’s (BIG) deputy for basic information and geospatial affairs Mohammad Arief Syafi'i added that the step was not just a ceremony, and that the agency would begin creating a 1:5,000 map as directed by President Prabowo Subianto.

The delimitation of these boundaries and educational cooperation emphasizes that the development of Nusantara focuses not only on infrastructure, but also on building a resilient, inclusive and sustainable governance system and human resources. This cross-government synergy provides a strong foundation for the realization of collaborative, transparent and equitable governance in the future Indonesian capital.

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