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President Subianto's Historic Visit Sparks Nusantara's Development Momentum

1/21/2026

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On January 12, 2026, President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia made his first visit to Nusantara, the planned new capital in East Kalimantan.
He arrived by helicopter to tour ongoing construction projects and interact with workers.
He chose to spend the night at the Nusantara Capital City (IKN), marking a significant moment after months of inactivity.
The overnight stay at IKN signals renewed momentum for Nusantara's development.

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Story summary

On January 12, 2026, President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia made his first visit to Nusantara, the planned new capital in East Kalimantan.
He arrived by helicopter to tour ongoing construction projects and interact with workers.
He chose to spend the night at the Nusantara Capital City (IKN), marking a significant moment after months of inactivity.
The overnight stay at IKN signals renewed momentum for Nusantara's development.