Tag: java
-
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…
-
Flooding in Java Displaces Thousands and Complicates Indonesian Election Preparations
Indonesia is facing a critical challenge as heavy flooding on the island of Java has displaced over 20,000 people, adding significant obstacles to the country’s upcoming election. The rainy season has led to the flooding of hundreds of polling stations in Central Java, complicating the logistics of conducting the world’s biggest single-day election in the…