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

Indonesia is racing to build a new capital, promising a greener, futuristic city. But many citizens aren't convinced it will ever live up to the vision.

Early report Major update Updated Apr 8, 2026, 9:17 PM UTC

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

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