Tag: indonesia news
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Indonesia Faces Challenges with $33 Billion Capital Relocation to Nusantara Amid Investor Withdrawals and Construction Delays
Indonesia’s ambitious $33 billion plan to relocate its capital from Jakarta to Nusantara in Borneo is facing significant challenges. Jakarta, the current capital, is sinking rapidly, with predictions stating about a third of the city could be underwater by 2050. Nusantara, promoted as a modern, environmentally sustainable city, aims to alleviate Jakarta’s congestion and environmental…
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Innovative Mosquito Breeding Program Shows Promise in Reducing Dengue Fever Cases Amidst Social Media Skepticism
In a novel approach to combat Dengue fever, a disease often spread by mosquitoes and potentially fatal, scientists are breeding mosquitoes carrying a bacteria, Wolbachia, rendering them incapable of transmitting the virus. This initiative, particularly highlighted in Central Java, Indonesia, has shown promising results in reducing Dengue cases. Despite its success, the program faces challenges,…