Indonesia is Moving its Capital - Good or Bad Move?

Indonesia is Moving its Capital - Good or Bad Move?

Indonesia is changing its capital city, an occurrence that isn't an everyday affair, and has officially declared its new capital, Nusantara. The Indonesian Parliament gave a green light to the bill on relocating the capital from Jakarta, the current political hub that's infamous for its notorious traffic jams.

But why the move? Jakarta, is dealing with overwhelming issues of overcrowding, alarming levels of pollution, and, it’s sinking! As such, concerns over its environmental and economic sustainability led to this momentous decision.

Nusantara, in East Kalimantan on Borneo Island, presents an interesting contrast to its predecessor. A locale known for its rich jungles and relatively smaller population, it is hoped that the shift will alleviate some of Jakarta's problems and usher in a new era of prosperity for Indonesia.