"I want to tell a story about the Capital City of Nusantara (IKN). This is a strategic agenda for Indonesia and part of the Golden Indonesia 2045 mission that has been approved by parliament, with a law that has been approved by 93 percent of the votes," said Jokowi as quoted from the press release of the Presidential Secretariat, Sunday, January 14th."

"This is a commitment to continue to preserve the Island of Kalimantan--Borneo--as the world's lungs that provide real benefits to society, as well as creating new economic magnets," he said.

Jokowi conveyed the progress of core development, which has reached 70 percent and is targeted to be completed by mid-2024. According to the President, there have also been many investments entering and commencing the construction of infrastructure, marked by the laying of the first stone or groundbreaking.

"There have been 13 groundbreaking projects, including 3 hospitals, 5 hotels, and 2 malls. There is also a football training center, green transportation, and the Nusantara Superblock integrated with a five-star hotel, entertainment venues, and shopping center," he said. Source: Liputan6.com"