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13 Jun 202405:56

Summary

TLDRThe script discusses concerns over the development of the new Indonesian capital, Nusantara, highlighting potential issues such as minimal public participation in the relocation policy, geological challenges, and the project's hasty and secretive planning. It criticizes the use of national funds during the COVID-19 pandemic for a project with unclear economic benefits. The upcoming government, led by Prabowo Subianto, is urged to halt the project, which is seen as politically driven and financially unsustainable, with the new capital's inauguration planned amidst incomplete facilities and a lack of private investment.

Takeaways

🏛️ The new government should halt the development of Nusantara Capital City due to potential ghost city issues in the future, according to Anton Septian.
🔍 Bambang Susantono and Doni Rahayu, former heads of the Capital City Authority, opened the curtain on the flawed planning and process of the capital's development.
🗓️ The slow pace of development since President Joko Widodo announced the plan in 2019 has been due to fundamental issues, including minimal public participation in the relocation policy.
📜 The government's study on the relocation plan was never publicly opened, and there was no adequate explanation for choosing East Kalimantan as the new capital site.
🌋 Geological concerns are highlighted, with the potential capital site being on top of coal deposits, causing difficulties in water supply and prone to fires and illegal coal mining.
🔥 The area is also a hotspot for geological instability, with potential for releasing toxic gases and being prone to fires.
💼 The formation of laws supporting the development was rushed and secretive, with public consultations being more for formality than actual input.
💰 The financial burden of the project is immense, with Jokowi planning to spend 1.8 trillion from the state budget for infrastructure and government buildings.
🚧 Despite the allocation of funds, private investment has been slow to materialize, even with efforts to attract foreign investment.
📉 The project is criticized for not directly impacting the economy and for being a misallocation of resources during a pandemic.
📉 Prabowo Subianto, the incoming president, has indicated in the Qatar Economic Forum that he may take a different strategy, considering the project politically driven and financially unsustainable.

Q & A

What is the main concern raised by Anton Septian regarding the development of the new capital, Nusantara?
-Anton Septian is concerned that the development of Nusantara could lead to a 'ghost city' in the future due to poor planning and lack of public participation in the relocation policy.
Who are Bambang Susantono and Doni Rahayu, and what is their role in the development of Nusantara?
-Bambang Susantono and Doni Rahayu are the former head and deputy head of the Capital City Authority of Nusantara, respectively. They were responsible for unveiling the flaws in the development process of the new capital.
Why was the public participation in the policy of relocating the capital very minimal since its announcement in 2019?
-The government's study on the relocation plan was never made public, and they did not provide adequate explanations, leading to minimal public participation in the decision-making process.
What are the geological concerns regarding the location of the new capital in East Kalimantan?
-The location is geologically unstable due to the presence of coal deposits beneath the surface, which could cause difficulties in obtaining groundwater supply and increase the risk of fires.
How does the illegal coal mining in the surrounding area affect the development of Nusantara?
-Illegal coal mining in the area could contribute to environmental degradation and pose risks to the stability and sustainability of the new capital's development.
What is the criticism regarding the establishment of laws that support the development of Nusantara?
-The establishment of laws supporting the development was rushed and closed off, with public consultations being held in secret, seemingly to merely obtain a stamp of approval rather than genuinely seeking public input.
What is the financial implication of the new capital project for the Indonesian government?
-The government plans to spend 1.8 trillion from the state budget, revenue, and expenditure for the development of Nusantara, which includes building state palaces, presidential offices, government offices, ministerial houses, and initial infrastructure.
How does the allocation of funds for Nusantara affect other government projects and the economy?
-The allocation of funds for Nusantara might lead to a misallocation of resources, potentially neglecting other pressing issues such as congestion and floods in Jakarta, and not directly stimulating the economy.
What is the expectation regarding private investment in the Nusantara project?
-Although President Joko Widodo has made efforts to attract foreign investment, there has been a lack of substantial private investment, with most of the funding coming from the state budget.
What is Prabowo Subianto's stance on the Nusantara project, and how does it differ from the current administration's approach?
-Prabowo Subianto, who is set to take power in October 2024, has indicated that he will take a different strategy, considering the Nusantara project as political and should be financed by limited domestic resources, suggesting a halt to the project.
How does the script describe the management of the Nusantara project from planning to supervision?
-The script describes the management of the Nusantara project as flawed, with unrealistic targets, limited time for construction, and a lack of coordination between different government institutions responsible for various aspects of the project.

Outlines

00:00

🏙️ Concerns Over the Nusantara Capital Development

The script discusses the controversy surrounding the development of the new capital city, Nusantara, in Indonesia. It raises concerns about the potential for the city to become a ghost town due to poor planning and a lack of public participation in the decision-making process. The script mentions Bambang Susantono and Doni Rahayu, who have stepped down from their positions, and criticizes the government for not opening up the development plan for public review. Geological issues, such as the presence of coal beneath the city and the risk of wildfires, are highlighted as problematic. Additionally, the script points out the lack of transparency in the public consultation process and the financial burden of the project, which is set to consume a significant portion of the national budget. The government's allocation of funds and the reliance on private investment, which has not materialized as expected, are also critiqued.

05:02

🔄 Prabowo's Stance on the Nusantara Capital Project

This paragraph outlines the stance of Prabowo Subianto, who is set to take power in October 2024, on the Nusantara Capital (IKN) project. He has indicated a different approach from his predecessor, labeling the IKN as a political project that should be financed by domestic resources due to its limited national budget. Prabowo's comments were made at the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha, signaling a potential policy shift regarding the capital development. The paragraph suggests that his administration may bring changes to the policies initiated by Joko Widodo, without necessarily causing further chaos. For more opinions and detailed coverage, the script directs the audience to tempo.co.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡New Government

The term 'New Government' refers to the incoming administration that will take over after an election or transition period. In the context of the video, it is suggested that the new government must halt the development of Nusantara Capital City, implying a potential policy change regarding this project. The script mentions 'pemerintahan baru harus menghentikan' which translates to 'the new government must stop', indicating a significant theme of reconsidering past decisions.

💡Ghost City

A 'Ghost City' is a term used to describe urban areas that are built but remain largely uninhabited. In the video's narrative, the concern is raised that Nusantara Capital City could become a ghost city in the future due to poor planning and lack of public participation in the decision-making process. This term is used to emphasize the potential waste of resources and the failure to meet the intended purpose of the city.

💡Public Participation

Public participation refers to the involvement of the general public in the decision-making process, especially in matters that affect them directly. The script criticizes the minimal public involvement in the relocation policy of the capital city, suggesting that this lack of input could lead to decisions that do not align with the needs or desires of the people. The term is used to highlight the democratic deficit in the planning process.

💡Geological Issues

Geological issues pertain to the physical characteristics and composition of the earth's surface and subsurface, which can affect the suitability of a location for construction. The script mentions that the potential site for the new capital city lies on coal deposits, which could complicate water supply and increase the risk of fires, illustrating the importance of geological considerations in urban planning.

💡Illegal Mining

Illegal mining refers to the extraction of minerals from the earth without proper authorization or in violation of laws and regulations. The video script points out the presence of illegal coal mines in the vicinity of the proposed capital, which could have negative environmental impacts and contribute to instability in the region. This term is used to underscore the challenges and risks associated with the chosen location for the new capital.

💡Public Consultation

Public consultation is the process of seeking the views of the public on a particular issue or proposal. The script describes a public consultation held at a university, but it was conducted in a secretive manner and seemed to be more for formality than genuine engagement. This term is used to critique the superficial approach to public involvement in the project.

💡National Budget

The national budget refers to the government's financial plan detailing its revenue and expenditure for a fiscal year. The video discusses the allocation of 1.8 trillion from the national budget for the development of the new capital, indicating the significant financial commitment involved. The term is used to highlight the economic implications of the project.

💡Infrastructure

Infrastructure refers to the basic physical and organizational structures needed for the operation of a society or enterprise. The script mentions the construction of government buildings and basic infrastructure as part of the new capital's development, emphasizing the scale and complexity of the project.

💡Investment

Investment in this context refers to the allocation of funds into projects with the expectation of financial returns. The video mentions the lack of private investment in the project, despite efforts to attract foreign investment, indicating a lack of confidence in the project's viability.

💡Project Management

Project management is the process of planning, organizing, and overseeing the execution of a project to achieve specific goals. The script criticizes the poor management of the new capital project, from planning to supervision, suggesting that this has led to delays and inefficiencies.

💡Strategic Differentiation

Strategic differentiation refers to the approach of setting a project or policy apart from others by emphasizing unique features or goals. The script suggests that the incoming government leader, Prabowo Subianto, will adopt a different strategy from his predecessor regarding the new capital project, indicating a potential shift in priorities or methods.

Highlights

The new government should stop the development of Nusantara Capital City as it could become a ghost city in the future, according to Anton Septian.

Bambang Susantono and Doni Rahayu, former leaders of the Nusantara Capital Authority, revealed the poor planning and process of the area's development.

The government has never opened the study on the plan and has not given adequate explanation for choosing East Kalimantan as the new capital location.

Geological aspects show the location's instability, with coal deposits beneath the surface that could make it difficult to obtain groundwater supply.

The area is prone to fires and has numerous illegal coal mines, monitored by the meteorology, climatology, and geophysics agency.

Some areas within the region have the potential to emit toxic gases.

The formation of laws supporting the development was rushed and closed, with limited public participation.

Public consultations were held secretly, seemingly just to get a stamp of approval, without genuine intent to receive public input.

Leaving Jakarta with its problems is an irresponsible step, as the new capital project does not directly address issues like congestion and floods.

President Joko Widodo allocated 1.8 trillion from state revenue and expenditure budget for the Nusantara Capital project by the end of this year.

The project is planned to use national funds instead of regional budgets, with 90.4 trillion allocated from the national budget.

The remaining funds are said to be financed by private investment and government cooperation with business entities, but foreign investment has not come as expected.

President Joko Widodo is targeting the independence ceremony to be held in the new capital city this year, despite many facilities not being ready.

The upcoming government led by Prabowo Subianto, starting in October 2024, should stop the Nusantara Capital project, as he stated at the Qatar Economic Forum.

Prabowo indicated that he would take a different strategy, considering the project as political and should be funded by limited national resources.

The Nusantara Capital development will take a long time, and the current government's term is almost over, so it may not be necessary for Prabowo to bring the chaos of Jokowi's policy into his era.