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JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Wednesday said construction of the first phase of the country’s ambitious new capital is 80% complete and he will have an office there once clean water is available next month.
Indonesia’s President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo said on Wednesday he plans to start working from the new capital city next month amid concerns over the future of the project following resignations of senior executives overseeing the development.
The resignations intensify existing doubts about Nusantara, which has been plagued with delays and insufficient investment. Analysts suggest the project, seen as “politically driven” with questionable economic viability, might have been rushed to secure Widodo’s legacy before his term ends.
Jakarta — The head and deputy head of the body overseeing Indonesia’s planned new capital have unexpectedly resigned, raising questions about the $32 billion project.
JAKARTA — The head and deputy head of Indonesia's new capital city authority, who were overseeing the US$32 billion (S$43 billion) project, have resigned, the state secretariat minister said on June 3.