New Indonesia capital or ghost town? President Prabowo's lack of urgency towards Nusantara fuels debate, fears

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President Prabowo Subianto’s decision not to host Indonesia’s Aug 17 Independence Day celebrations in Nusantara has put the planned capital’s future in doubt, observers say. JAKARTA: Ahead of Indonesia’s Aug 17 Independence Day last year, Nusantara was abuzz with activity as construction crews worked round the clock to make sure the future capital was presentable to the throng of senior government officials, foreign dignitaries and journalists in attendance. Despite various hiccups stemming