Jakarta, March 2 -- Indonesia's government said the development of its future capital Nusantara in East Kalimantan is designed to deliver tangible economic benefits to local communities, amid public scrutiny over the massive relocation project.
Basuki Hadimuljono, head of the Nusantara Capital Authority (OIKN), stressed that the authority is committed to ensuring projects in the new capital serve residents living within the designated development area, which covers parts of North Penajam Paser and Kutai Kartanegara Districts.
Hadimuljono said the government aims to position local communities as key drivers of regional growth rather than mere bystanders in the transformation process. It is also important to assist coastal communities in ma...