A Visionary Project Indonesia is embarking on a monumental project to relocate its capital from the congested city of Jakarta to the lush landscapes of East Kalimantan on the island of Borneo. The new capital, named Nusantara, is not just a relocation plan but a vision for the future1. The Name and Its Significance The name Nusantara is derived from …

Indonesia – The Minister of National Development Planning/National Development Planning Agency Head Suharso Monoarfa uncovered that President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) had chosen to name the new public capital as Nusantara. In view of this, President Jokowi affirmed on January 14th that the new public capital will be named Nusantara where Monoarfa commented at a gathering meeting with the parliamentary working …