Indonesia's Prabowo wants key buildings in new capital ready in 4 years
Key government buildings were recently completed, while toll road and airport construction are underway.
Mon Oct 28 2024
Indonesia hails Chinese firm as first foreign investor in troubled new capital
Chinese property firm Delonix Group is "the pioneering foreign company investing in the new capital," said President Jokowi.
Wed Sep 25 2024
Indonesian leader spends final weeks of his term in unfinished new capital
Joko Widodo says it could take decades before Nusantara is finished, and Prabowo Subianto promises to speed up construction.
Thu Sep 12 2024
Flying taxis in Indonesia's new capital will need to follow international rules
The Transportation Ministry issued permit for technical test, considering it a scientific test to study and develop flying taxi services.
Tue Jul 30 2024
Indonesian president tries out palace in proposed new capital
Joko Widodo has been rushing to complete as much of the new capital as possible before he steps down in October.
Mon Jul 29 2024
Questions swirl about Indonesia new capital city project after resignations
The head and deputy head of the body overseeing Indonesia's planned new capital have unexpectedly resigned.
Mon Jun 03 2024
Jakarta to remain economic hub as Indonesia prepares to move capital city
Jakarta will remain Indonesia's capital until the president issues a decree officially naming Nusantara as the new capital.
Thu Mar 28 2024
Indonesian President Jokowi to start working from new capital in July
President Joko Widodo has said that he will start working from the new national capital Nusantara in East Kalimantan in July this year.
Fri Mar 01 2024
Indonesia president breaks ground on airport in new capital
The 347-hectare airport is expected to be fully operational by December 2024, Joko Widodo said.
Wed Nov 01 2023
Fears for orangutans, dolphins as Indonesia presses on with new capital
The giant apes could face an even bigger threat as Southeast Asia's largest country builds from scratch Nusantara - a new $32 billion city.
Tue Mar 28 2023
Some cash in on land boom near Indonesia's new capital, others despondent
Some farmers had "suddenly bought a new car" after selling part of their palm or rubber plantations, Rizki Maulana said.
Wed Mar 15 2023
At least local 10 companies studying participation in Indonesia's new capital - PM Anwar
Anwar said nine major companies from Peninsular M'sia and one from Sarawak, are seriously studying the possibility of making the investment.
Tue Mar 07 2023
Nusantara to bring huge tourism potential for Indonesia, Malaysia - Sandiaga Uno
Indonesia's new capital city, Nusantara in East Kalimantan that shares borders with Malaysia's region of Sarawak and Sabah is envisaged to boost tourism activities between the two countries.
Sat Feb 04 2023
Indonesia agrees to work with Malaysia to fight "discrimination" against palm oil
The Indonesian president also welcomed interest from Malaysian investors in the country's new capital on the island of Borneo.
Mon Jan 09 2023
Indonesia ready to host 2036 Olympics in Nusantara - Joko Widodo
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has conveyed the country's readiness to host the 2036 Olympics at its new capital city, Nusantara.
Wed Nov 16 2022
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024