Indonesian government to lift Nusantara spending freeze, minister says

A worker walks in front of the State Palace on Nov 10, 2024, at the government offices complex in the future capital city Nusantara in North Penajam Paser, East Kalimantan. - Photo: Antara

JAKARTA: The Public Works Ministry has announced that the government will lift a temporary freeze on funding for national strategic projects, including those earmarked for the development of the future capital city Nusantara in East Kalimantan.

Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo characterized the plan, floated by President Prabowo Subianto’s administration, as part of “unfinished budget politics dynamics”.