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Archipelago 1 year ago
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New city, old problems: People struggle as Nusantara rises
While some residents have welcomed the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) project in North Penajam Paser regency, East Kalimantan, others have been complaining that their villages are now plagued by problems commonly found in big cities, ranging from rising crime rates to a lack of clean water.
Archipelago 1 year ago
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All eyes on Nusantara as future capital nears curtain up
The country is counting the days until Nusantara, the planned future national capital and President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's legacy project, is showcased at the state's 79th Independence Day celebration. The city is still far from being finished, but it has already fueled economic growth in its surroundings, with locals reaping some of the benefit.
Economy 1 year ago
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South Korea to invest in Nusantara's underwater toll road
An official from the public works ministry has announced that Seoul is investing Rp 11 million in an underwater road tunnel connecting Nusantara and Balikpapan, a 88.54 kilometer project of which 76.4 percent has been completed to date.
Opinion 2 years ago
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Analysis: After investor departure, Balikpapan refinery suffers cost overrun, delays
The expansion of the Balikpapan oil refinery in East Kalimantan belonging to state-owned oil and gas holding company Pertamina has suffered a massive 30 percent cost overrun and a further delay to its completion. The Balikpapan refinery expansion is one of the few progressing refinery expansion and development projects mandated by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo to reduce dependency on fuel imports, and yet it has suffered delays.
Business 4 years ago
From pushcarts to online marketplace bestseller: the Sambal Raja Roa story
With 322 variations of sambal (chili sauce) across the archipelago, it is no surprise that Indonesians love the heat. From Bali’s sambal matah to Manado’s sambal roa, each region has its own specialty, mixing in unique ingredients that truly makes the sambal stand out, whatever the dish it is paired with.
National 6 years ago
Protests demanding release of seven Papuan activists continue as verdict trials near
Protests took place simultaneously in several cities in Indonesia on Monday demanding that authorities drop all charges and release seven Papuan activists accused of treason at the Balikpapan District Court in East Kalimantan for their involvement in anti-racism protests in Jayapura, Papua last year.
