Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Top News
Top News

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Indonesia s ambitious nusantara capital project faces challenges - The Untold Story

In this photo released by Indonesian Presidential Palace, Indonesian President Joko Widodo, center, talks with Indonesian Defense Minister and president-elect Prabowo Subianto, left, and Indonesian Vi

Indonesian President Joko Widodo recently convened his first cabinet meeting in the nation's upcoming capital of Nusantara, a city currently under construction that has sparked debates about its sustainability.

President Widodo has been operating from Nusantara for the past two weeks, utilizing an office within the construction site of the grand new palace shaped like the mythical Garuda eagle, a symbol of Indonesia. The city is gearing up to host its inaugural Indonesian Independence Day celebration in less than a week.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.