JAKARTA (Reuters) – President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo intends to start working from the new capital city next month. Concerns arise over the project’s future following resignations of senior executives overseeing development.
Jokowi said progress of a number of infrastructure development under the first phase of the $32 billion capital city, called Nusantara, on Borneo island, has reached around 80%.
“God willing, in July I will start working from the new capital city,” Jokowi said in an Instagram post, adding that preparations to celebrate Indonesia’s 79th Independence Day in the new capital in August are well underway.
The head and deputy head of the body overseeing the planned new capital have unexpectedly resigned, an official said on Monday, raising concerns that it would shake investor sentiment.
Jokowi earlier on Wednesday dismissed the concern when asked whether he is worried about it. He was in Nusantara to inspect the development progress and launch more building construction.
This announcement marks a monumental shift in the nation’s administrative landscape.
By decentralizing administrative functions, the government aims to address urban congestion and promote regional growth.
Furthermore, the inauguration of operations from the New Capital City heralds a new era of governance and opportunity.
Equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure and meticulously planned amenities, the city promises economic prosperity and an enhanced quality of life for its inhabitants.
This strategic move embodies hope and aspiration for a brighter future, laying the foundation for sustainable development and inclusive growth.
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