Commentary: Future of new Indonesian capital Nusantara in question after top officials overseeing project resign

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Commentary: Future of new Indonesian capital Nusantara in question after top officials overseeing project resign
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The loss of the top two officials leading the development of Indonesian's new capital city Nusantara has thrown a serious wrench in the works for President Joko Widodo, says ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute’s Yanuar Nugroho.

The loss of the top two officials leading the development of Indonesia n's new capital city Nusantara has thrown a serious wrench in the works for President Joko Widodo , says ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute’s Yanuar Nugroho.of the former head and deputy head of Indonesia ’s Nusantara Capital Authority Bambang Susantono and Dhony Rahajoe, surprised many.

No official reason has been given for the resignations except “personal” ones. Both men are well-known, with proven track records and integrity. Bambang was vice then acting minister for transportation under President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, while Dhony, an architect, was linked to real estate developer Sinar Mas Land.

Luhut could have been referring to incidents like the one below, which illustrates two separate problems: Unclear land ownership and delayed investments due to this lack of clarity.issued a letter to 200 residents of Pemaluan village, Sepaku, asking those living in RT05 to demolish their properties if they did not have a permit or were against spatial planning. The letter was withdrawn a few days later after catching public attention.and to quickly secure new investments.

Analysis: An Indonesian minister has slammed ‘rush’ over a proposed housing fund. Is discontent brewing against Jokowi? Jokowi had wanted to sign the decree before Independence Day so that the celebrations could be held in Nusantara. Given this, the government has now announced a “hybrid” simultaneous commemoration in Nusantara and in Jakarta .

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