Indonesia's capital of the future faces doubts in the present

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by Katerina Barton
April 16, 2026
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Indonesia's ambitious project to build a new capital city faces public doubts about its futuristic vision.

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Indonesia is currently racing to construct a new capital city. This ambitious project promises to deliver a greener, futuristic urban environment. However, many citizens of Indonesia remain unconvinced that the new capital will fulfill this vision. The doubts among the populace present a challenge to the project's public acceptance.

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