6 Alasan Ibu Kota Negara Pindah dari Jakarta ke Kalimantan Timur

Summary

The Indonesian government has decided to move the capital from Jakarta to Penajam Paser Utara in East Kalimantan, naming it Nusantara. This decision is supported by the official passage of the Omnibus Law in January 2022, providing legal certainty for the move. The government aims to address several issues: overpopulation in Jakarta and Java, economic imbalance, water scarcity, land conversion, urbanization, and the region's vulnerability to natural disasters. The government plans to begin construction in 2022, with the inauguration of the new capital set for 2024.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Indonesian government is moving the capital from Jakarta to Penajam Paser Utara, East Kalimantan.
• 😀 The new capital will be named Nusantara.
• 😀 The Indonesian parliament (DPR RI) officially passed the UU IKN law on January 18, 2022.
• 😀 The law provides legal certainty for the relocation process of the new capital city.
• 😀 Physical construction of the new capital is scheduled to begin in mid-2022.
• 😀 President Jokowi aims to hold Indonesia's Independence Day (HUT RI) ceremony in the new capital by 2024.
• 😀 One reason for moving the capital is the overwhelming population concentration in Java, where 56.56% of Indonesia's population resides.
• 😀 Economic dominance by Java has led to an imbalance, with other islands lagging behind in economic contributions.
• 😀 The availability of clean water in Java and Bali is a significant concern, with both islands facing severe water crises.
• 😀 Land conversion in Java is the highest in Indonesia, with land use there far exceeding that of other islands like Kalimantan.
• 😀 Jakarta's high urbanization, geological instability, and land subsidence (35-50 cm between 2007-2017) are factors contributing to the capital relocation.

Q & A

Why is the government planning to move the capital from Jakarta?

The government is moving the capital to relieve the burdens of Jakarta and Java, which have become too concentrated in terms of population and economic activity, as well as environmental concerns like water scarcity and natural disasters.

What is the name of the new capital city of Indonesia?

The new capital city will be called Nusantara, as agreed upon by the government.

What significant legislation was passed by the Indonesian Parliament in relation to the capital relocation?

The Indonesian Parliament officially passed the Law on the Capital City (UU IKN) on January 18, 2022, which provides the legal foundation for the relocation of the capital.

When is the construction of the new capital expected to begin?

Construction of the new capital is scheduled to begin in mid-2022.

What is the target date for the Independence Day ceremony to be held in the new capital?

President Jokowi has set the target for the Indonesian Independence Day ceremony to be held in the new capital in 2024.

What percentage of Indonesia's population is concentrated in Java according to the 2015 census?

According to the 2015 census, 56.56% of Indonesia's population, approximately 150.18 million people, are concentrated in Java.

How does the economic contribution of Java compare to other islands in Indonesia?

Java's contribution to Indonesia's economic growth and GDP is dominant, with other islands lagging far behind. This creates a disparity that the government aims to address through the capital relocation.

What is one of the environmental reasons for relocating the capital?

One of the environmental reasons for relocating the capital is the severe water scarcity in Java and Bali, as reported by the Ministry of Public Works and Housing in 2016.

How does land conversion in Java compare to other islands in Indonesia?

Java experiences the largest land conversion in Indonesia, with land consumption in Java being five times greater than in Kalimantan, highlighting the unsustainable development patterns on the island.

What urban challenges does Jakarta face that contribute to the need for relocation?

Jakarta faces significant urbanization challenges, including high population density, environmental issues like flooding and land subsidence, as well as natural disaster risks such as volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.