According to details, the Indonesian government had decided to move its capital from Jakarta to the forested island of Borneo on the east coast. The proposed location is near the regional cities of Balkapapan and Samaritan where the risk of natural disasters is low and the government already owns 100,000 hectares (445,000 acres) of land. “This is the best place,” President Joko Widodo said in a televised speech, it is in the middle of Indonesia and even closer to urban areas.  He said the burden on Jakarta had increased significantly due to its focus on governance, business, finance, trade, and services. Jakarta-based political risk analyst Kevin O’Rourke said changing the capital from Jakarta would strengthen the alliance. US condemns UAE Houthi attack, vows to hold rebels accountable for “terrorist attack” US airlines warn of “catastrophic disruption” if 5G deployed near airports President Joko Widodo said Jakarta would remain a mega-city and a hub for finance and trade for decades to come. However, he has serious concerns about climate change. The proposed bill will be introduced in Parliament. Officials say construction on Borneo Island will begin next year, with 1.5 million government officials transferred by 2024 at a cost of 466 … Continue reading Indonesia passes law to relocate its capital