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Asia News Network
29-07-2025
- Business
- Asia News Network
Indonesian government reaffirms commitment to future capital Nusantara project amid moratorium calls
July 29, 2025 JAKARTA – State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi has dismissed growing concerns over President Prabowo Subianto 's commitment to the Nusantara capital city project, asserting that the President has no plans for a moratorium and remains fully committed to completing the relocation within three years. Speaking at a recent press conference, Prasetyo, who also serves as the President's spokesperson, emphasized that while the government remains open to 'suggestions and input', it remains focused on executing the existing plans and to swiftly completing the development of Nusantara. He went on to say that President Prabowo has instructed the Nusantara Capital Authority (OIKN) to 'work hard' to complete essential infrastructure and facilities, ensuring that all three branches of government—executive, legislative and judicial—can operate from the new capital within the set time frame. 'These are the facilities and infrastructure that we believe must be in place before the President signs the presidential decree formalizing the capital's relocation,' Prasetyo said on Friday. The legal foundation for relocating the capital has been in place since 2022. However, Prabowo has yet to issue the decree required to officially move the capital from Jakarta to Nusantara in East Kalimantan. Several ministers have previously stated that the decree will be issued only when Nusantara is fully prepared to host the three branches of government, a milestone the Prabowo administration aims to reach by 2029, supported by a Rp 48.8 trillion (US$2.9 billion) budget. However, the administration's decision to hold this year's Independence Day ceremony in Jakarta—despite earlier pledges to celebrate it in Nusantara—combined with President Prabowo's ongoing absence from the new capital, has fueled speculation about his commitment to the flagship project initiated by his predecessor, Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo. The NasDem Party was the first to publicly urge the government to clarify its policy direction, calling on the President to either expedite the issuance of the relocation decree or suspend the project entirely. While several other political parties have since reaffirmed support for Nusantara, they also pressed for concrete action, urging the government to start operating from the new capital, at least by assigning to the new city Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, Jokowi's oldest son, or specific ministries. After a site inspection on Saturday, Franky Sibarani, chair of the House of Representatives' Commission XIII overseeing law and human rights, said development had progressed sufficiently for some ministries to begin relocating. The Golkar Party politician, who was accompanied by OIKN head Basuki Hadimuljono and officials from several key ministries, encouraged a phased relocation. 'We recommend that the State Secretariat begin relocating certain ministries, such as the Environment Ministry, the Forestry Ministry, the Public Works Ministry or the Agrarian and Spatial Planning Ministry, as an initial move,' Franky said. Still, with no official timeline for government office relocations and with Nusantara excluded from this year's Independence Day events, national attention remains centered on Jakarta, where preparations are already underway. To this end, Prasetyo confirmed that invitations have been sent for the Aug. 17 flag-raising ceremony at Jakarta's Merdeka Palace, including to former national leaders. 'An official confirmation is not yet available as the preparation process is still ongoing. But I have personally visited former presidents and vice presidents to extend verbal invitations, and they have responded positively'. Prasetyo added that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, they were expected to attend, though he did not mention any names.
South China Morning Post
08-04-2025
- South China Morning Post
Rats and rubbish mar Indonesia's vision of a futuristic new capital
As thousands of tourists poured into the site of Indonesia 's under-construction new capital during the Eid ul-Fitr holiday, they were greeted not only by gleaming new government buildings rising from the forest, but also by a less welcome sight: rats. Advertisement Videos of rodents darting through crowds in Nusantara, the planned capital city on Borneo island, have been making the rounds on Indonesian social media in recent days. In response, the Nusantara Capital Authority has deployed hundreds of rat traps and promised additional sanitation measures, in a scramble to contain the pest problem before it tarnishes the city's ambitions of becoming a hi-tech, eco-friendly metropolis. 'This used to be a forested, hilly area,' said Thomas Umbu Pati Tena, the authority's deputy for development control. 'Naturally, there are many old rat nests. But we're not sitting idle. Our health and community teams are already working on this.' Videos of rodents darting through crowds in Nusantara have been making the rounds on Indonesian social media in recent days. Photo: Shutterstock The US$32 billion project to relocate the national capital from Jakarta – a congested and sinking megacity – to the heart of Borneo has been internationally promoted as a 'smart and sustainable' urban hub showcasing climate-conscious design and a reduced ecological footprint. Advertisement Construction began in earnest in 2022, with the city slated to eventually house up to 1.9 million residents.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Yahoo
Indonesia's ambitious new capital faces unwelcome visitors: rats
As thousands of holiday tourists poured into the site of Indonesia's under-construction new capital during the Eid al-Fitr break, they were greeted not only by gleaming new government buildings rising from the forest, but by something less welcome: rats. Videos of rodents darting between crowds in the country's planned capital city on Borneo island quickly spread across Indonesian social media in recent days. In response, the Nusantara Capital Authority deployed hundreds of rat traps and promised additional sanitation measures, in a scramble to contain the pest problem before it undermines the city's high-tech, green ambitions. "This used to be a forested, hilly area," said Thomas Umbu Pati Tena, the authority's deputy for development control. "Naturally, there are many old rat nests. But we're not sitting idle. Our health and community teams are already working on this." The $32 billion project to relocate the national capital from Jakarta, a congested and sinking city, to the heart of Borneo, has been promoted internationally as a "smart and sustainable" urban hub that will showcase climate-conscious design and a reduced ecological footprint. Construction began in earnest in 2022, with the city expected to eventually house up to 1.9 million residents. But the images of rats scurrying across construction zones—some chasing startled tourists—have become a jarring counterpoint to that futuristic vision. Over the Eid holiday weekend, more than 64,000 visitors descended on Nusantara to witness firsthand the progress of the nation's future capital. While many expressed admiration for the modern architecture, others were quick to note the presence of litter—especially plastic waste—which authorities say has exacerbated the rodent problem.
