Nusantara presidential palace completed in time for Independence Day

Construction continues on the Presidential Palace and its vast Garuda wings in the future capital city of Nusantara. - AFP

JAKARTA: The government has announced the completion of the new presidential palace in the future capital city of Nusantara, East Kalimantan, as authorities race to complete other key infrastructure projects in the future capital city to host the Independence Day celebrations next month.

The Public Works and Housing Ministry posted on its official social media accounts on Sunday (July 21) a video showcasing the last blade of steel being installed into the Nusantara Presidential Palace.