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capital-relocation

Academia 8 months ago

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You can move the capital, but can’t replace Jakarta

For a long time, Jakarta has been Indonesia’s economic powerhouse, hosting over 70 percent of the country’s monetary circulation and contributing more than 17 percent to the national GDP.

Editorial 1 year ago

Jakarta's new chapter

For many years to come, Jakarta will continue to play a strategic role in the national economy.

Politics 1 year ago

Jokowi, Prabowo to celebrate Independence Day in Nusantara, their VPs in Jakarta

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and his successor Prabowo Subianto will celebrate Independence Day in the city of Nusantara in August, in a ceremony during which the outgoing leader is also expected to inaugurate the new capital city.

Editorial 1 year ago

Live up to your name, Nusantara

We can safely assume that all is not well at the IKN Authority, and whatever the issue is, it needs to be addressed in a public way to ensure confidence among all parties.

Politics 1 year ago

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Jokowi plans to move to Nusantara in July amid doubts

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo plans to start working from the new capital Nusantara in July, as he seeks to reassure the public that the development of his legacy project remains on track following the surprise resignation of its top two officials.

Academia 1 year ago

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Are climate concerns behind the capital city relocation?

While the potential impacts of climate change, such as rising sea levels and increased flooding, could be significant, they do not feature prominently in the rationale behind the capital relocation.

Editorial 2 years ago

Rethinking the seawall

According to estimates from environmental watchdogs and researchers, the GSW megaproject would cost some Rp 207 billion (US$13.3 million) in potential economic losses in the fisheries sector every year

Presidential Race 2 years ago

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2024 election may worsen IKN’s appeal for investors

Non-committal statements from a presidential candidate and legal uncertainties over the project may pose threats to the new capital's continuation after President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's term ends, analysts have concurred.

Editorial 2 years ago

Jokowi and his legacy

Jokowi has admitted to playing an active role in defining the course of the upcoming presidential election for the good of the nation, but the Constitutional Court’s ruling early this week only indicates the opposite.

Economy 2 years ago

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ADB: Use buildings idled by capital move to make Jakarta ‘livable’

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has shared ideas for repurposing government buildings that will be left vacant in Jakarta as government functions are moved to the future capital city.

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