KN. Vice President Gibran Rakabuming was dismissed claims that Nusantara, Indonesia’s future capital in East Kalimantan, is turning into a “ghost town,” insisting that construction and the phased relocation of civil servants are progressing according to plan. Gibran said negative portrayals in some international reports do not reflect real conditions.

Approximately 4,000 civil servants will relocate to Indonesia’s new capital, Nusantara, later this year, according to Vice President Gibran Rakabuming. He reported that preparations for the transfer are on schedule, with essential infrastructure, including schools, hospitals, and residential facilities, nearing completion. Gibran emphasized the importance of social facilities for the incoming personnel and their families. The government aims to complete the full relocation by 2028, as part of a strategy to alleviate pressure on Jakarta and promote balanced economic development.







