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Economy 20 Feb 2024 | 11:00 PM

IKN ‘more upbeat’ on investment after election

The Nusantara Capital City (IKN) Authority says investors are becoming more enthusiastic about the future capital city in East Kalimantan, as the preliminary results for the presidential election last Wednesday point to a single-round victory for front-runner Prabowo Subianto, who has promised to prioritise the mega project.

Energy 20 May 2024 | 11:00 PM

Govt to mandate all vehicles to be hydrogen-based in IKN

JAKARTA: The government wants to mandate all vehicles in the future capital city of Nusantara (IKN) to be based on hydrogen, in a move that appears to mark a shift from its initial focus on battery-based electric vehicles (EVs) in the planned new capital in East Kalimantan.

Indonesia 31 Mar 2025 | 10:41 AM

Prabowo holds first Aidil Fitri open house at Palace for officials, public

JAKARTA: President Prabowo Subianto held his first-ever Idul Fitri gathering at the Merdeka Palace on Monday (March 31), during which he welcomed officials and the general public who began thronging the palace complex earlier in the morning.

Arts 31 Mar 2025 | 12:30 PM

Pop-up Raya exhibition in KL mall showcases Malay arts and crafts heritage

Traditional Malay kites, wood carvings, and dioramas offer city dwellers a glimpse of 'balik kampung'

Indonesia 16 Nov 2024 | 01:59 PM

Indonesia to return autonomous rail rapid transit (ART) units to China

JAKARTA: Indonesia will return Chinese-made autonomous rail rapid transit (ART) trains after the trains failed to operate autonomously during trials in September and October in the future capital city Nusantara.

Indonesia 18 Dec 2024 | 07:53 AM

Nusantara authority shifts focus to construction of legislative office buildings, Supreme Court

JAKARTA: The Nusantara Capital City (IKN) Authority has shifted its focus to the construction of legislative and judicial office buildings in the future capital city in East Kalimantan, saying government buildings that will be used by civil servants early next year are nearing completion.

Corporate News 11 Dec 2024 | 11:00 PM

Local firms keen to invest in Nusantara

A total of 25 companies from Malaysia have sent letters of intent to invest in Indonesia’s Nusantara Capital City (IKN) so far, says Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Indonesia 12 Nov 2024 | 03:03 AM

Flying taxis to operate commercially in Nusantara by 2029

JAKARTA: The Nusantara Capital City (IKN) Authority is working to commercialise flying taxis or sky taxis by 2029 as part of the smart air mobility initiative in the future capital.

Nation 5 Oct 2024 | 05:42 AM

Number of oncologists in Malaysia to reach 400 by 2040, says Dr Dzul

PUTRAJAYA: The number of oncologists in Malaysia is expected to increase to 400 by 2040, up from the current 175, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

Indonesia 29 July 2024 | 01:44 PM

New grand office - Jokowi names presidential office in Nusantara as Istana Garuda

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has named the Presidential Office building in the new capital city of Nusantara (IKN) Penajam Paser Utara (PPU) as Istana Garuda, while the Presidential Palace in IKN will be called Istana Negara.

Indonesia 5 Sept 2024 | 05:32 AM

No people? No problem: App for Indonesia’s new capital gets ready for future residents

JAKARTA: Indonesia’s new capital city Ibu Kota Nusantara (IKN), which is about 15 per cent completed, has released a smartphone application that will ultimately allow residents to access public services with a tap and a swipe.

Aviation 18 June 2024 | 11:00 PM

Jakarta rushes to finish new airport for Nusantara

The Indonesian government is rushing to finish a new airport for the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) ahead of the city’s inauguration, but experts warn the breakneck pace could compromise safety and quality.

Economy 23 June 2024 | 11:00 PM

Developers propose themed districts in Indonesia’s new capital

JAKARTA: Local developers are advocating to build themed districts as part of the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) with potential concepts including a Koreatown and Middle East town, in a bid to attract investment for the future capital city.

Aseanplus News 20 Mar 2024 | 12:42 PM

Malaysian envoy and delegation visit site of Indonesia's new capital city

NUSANTARA: Malaysian Ambassador to Indonesia Datuk Syed Md Hasrin Tengku Hussin visited the site of Indonesia’s future capital - Nusantara Capital City (IKN) - in East Kalimantan.

Indonesia 17 June 2024 | 07:41 AM

Indonesian ministries urged to provide EVs in Nusantara

SEMARANG, Indonesia: Indonesia’s Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi called on ministries to procure electric vehicles (EVs) for their operations in the Nusantara Capital City (IKN), East Kalimantan.

Indonesia 18 June 2024 | 07:20 AM

Ministries request more funds for relocation to Nusantara

JAKARTA: Several ministries and government bodies have requested larger budgets to facilitate their relocation to the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) next year, a President Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo legacy project that has been hampered by delays, lack of investment and land acquisition problem

Indonesia 6 Aug 2024 | 07:18 AM

Jokowi insists 2025 budget must fit all Prabowo programmes

JAKARTA: President Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo said next year’s state budget must cater to all programmes planned by president-elect Prabowo Subianto in view of global economic risks, while opening a meeting on Monday (Aug 5) to discuss the 2025 government working plan (RKP) and draft state budget.

Indonesia 10 Aug 2024 | 02:50 PM

Indonesia conducts weather modification in new capital city Nusantara

Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) said on August 9 that it conducted a 24-hour weather modification operation (OMC) to manipulate the potential for rain clouds in the new capital city (IKN) Nusantara for the National Day celebrations on August 17.

Aseanplus News 27 Nov 2023 | 07:15 AM

Anies will cancel capital city relocation if elected, says PKS president

JAKARTA: The Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) president Ahmad Syaikhu has said presidential candidate Anies Baswedan will discontinue the capital city relocation project from Jakarta to Nusantara Capital City (IKN) if elected.

Indonesia 15 July 2024 | 09:04 AM

Jokowi inks 190-year Nusantara land rights rule for investors

JAKARTA: In a bid to lure investment to the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) megaproject in East Kalimantan, President Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo signed on Thursday (July 11) a presidential regulation that grants investors certain rights, including land rights of up to 190 years in the future capital.

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