Nusantara, Aug. 16 -- The Indonesian government has announced a plan to commence the construction of legislative and judicial zones in new capital Nusantara in October this year, marking the next phase in the relocation of the country's seat of government from Jakarta.

Development of the two zones is part of the second phase of construction in Nusantara, a project aimed at reducing pressure on overcrowded and sinking Jakarta.

Speaking to journalists on Saturday, Head of the Nusantara Capital Authority (OIKN) Basuki Hadimuljono said preparations for the two zones, located in the core government area (KIPP), have been completed.

"Construction will start between the end of October and early November this year," he said during a visit to N...