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View all search resultsIndependence-Day
Archipelago 1 year ago
PREMIUM
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.
Academia 1 year ago
PREMIUM
Scout movement: A pathway to self-reliance and freedom
A ministerial regulation issued this year has revoked a previous rule mandating the Indonesian Scout Movement as a extracurricular activity, when scouting plays a vital role in instilling civic virtues in young people and therefore contributes to producing future generations of upstanding leaders that can develop Indonesian democracy.
Economy 1 year ago
PREMIUM
Local hotel demand soars ahead of Independence Day in Nusantara
Industry association PHRI says hotels in East Kalimantan have reached full capacity following a surge in booking demand ahead of the planned Independence Day celebrations in Nusantara, but has also assured that the resulting rate increases would normalize afterward.
Regulations 1 year ago
PREMIUM
Govt under fire over extravagant Independence Day bill
As public backlash grows amid daily hardships, the President has said the increased budget for this year's Independence Day celebrations in Jakarta and Nusantara was "justifiable", while certain officials have either deferred questions or dismissed reports on extravagant costs.
Archipelago 1 year ago
PREMIUM
Government ramps up preparation for first Independence Day in Nusantara
As Independence Day inches closer, the government is ramping up its preparations for the simultaneous celebrations in Jakarta and the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) in East Kalimantan, spending more money than in previous years.
Politics 1 year ago
PREMIUM
Yudhoyono to skip Aug. 17 revelry in Nusantara, Megawati remains mum
As President Jokowi prepares to preside over the Independence Day celebrations in Nusantara on Aug. 17, it appears that the two living former presidents might not join him: Yudhoyono has begged off attending due to a prior engagement in his hometown while Megawati has not confirmed either way.
Archipelago 1 year ago
PREMIUM
Jokowi, ministers discuss preparations for Independence Day at IKN
As preparations for for the Independence Day celebration in Nusantara in August are underway, the IKN Authority has requested an additional budget to the House of Representatives to manage all the infrastructure after it was handed over by the Public Works and Housing Ministry.
