Ahmad Muzani, the Chairman of the Indonesian People's Consultative Assembly, emphasized the need to continue the construction of the new capital 'Nusantara' in East Kalimantan, highlighting significant progress in the project. This statement was made during a field visit to monitor the work on government facilities.
The head of the new capital authority in Indonesia, Basuki Hadimuljono, confirmed that the construction of the legislative and judicial complex in the new capital 'Nusantara' will remain a priority, aiming for completion by the end of 2027 or early 2028.
The Vice President of Indonesia, <strong>Gibran Rakabuming Raka</strong>, urged parliament members to relocate their operations to the new capital, <strong>Nusantara</strong>, which is set to become the political capital by <strong>2028</strong>. This transition requires the involvement of all government branches.
Indonesian President <strong>Joko Widodo</strong> held a meeting with several ministers to discuss the development of new residential areas along railway lines and the initiation of government operations in the <strong>new capital Nusantara</strong>. This comes amid geopolitical developments affecting the country.
Indonesia's new capital, Nusantara, welcomed a remarkable influx of <strong>411,778</strong> visitors during March and April 2026, coinciding with the Eid al-Fitr and Easter holidays. This surge reflects the community's interest in the developments within the new city.
Around 50 employees from the Indonesian Vice President's office have begun work in the new capital 'Nusantara', where government facilities are being prepared to support administrative operations. This marks a significant step in the preparations for activating the government in the region.
Indonesian parliamentary defense committee member, Bambang Hery Purnama, has proposed upgrading the naval base in Banjarmasin from type B to type A. This proposal comes amid ongoing developments in South Kalimantan as part of support for the new capital, Nusantara.
Indonesia's new capital, Nusantara, welcomed over <strong>352,102</strong> visitors during the Eid al-Fitr holiday, with <strong>80,105</strong> vehicles entering the city. This surge reflects the growing interest in the new destination.