President Jokowi holds first cabinet meeting in future capital Nusantara

The $32-billion megaproject Nusantara was widely expected to be inaugurated on August 17, the country's Independence Day, but building delays and funding woes have cast doubt on the schedule.

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File photo of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo speaking during a Cabinet meeting in Jakarta, Jan. 30, 2023. President Jokowi, who started to work from the future capital several weeks ago, brought dozens of officials to Nusantara for the cabinet meeting, including his successor Prabowo. PHOTO: PRESIDENTIAL SECRETARIAT PRESS BUREAU/MUCHILIS JR/THE JAKARTA POST

August 13, 2024

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