Prabowo Pledges Personal Investment in IKN Nusantara

Penajam Paser Utara, VIVA – Indonesia’s President-elect, Prabowo Subianto, has reaffirmed his commitment to continuing the development of the new capital city, IKN Nusantara, in Penajam Paser Utara, East Kalimantan.

Moreover, Prabowo has expressed his readiness to personally invest in the construction of IKN Nusantara.

“I will be one of the investors—myself, as a businessman,” President Prabowo said some time ago.

He went on to emphasize his determination to push forward with the project, even aiming to complete it.

However, he acknowledged that building a new capital is a long-term endeavor, requiring significant time and effort.

Still, he remains confident that the city will be functional within approximately five years.

“I think I’ve said this many times: I am determined to continue this project and, if possible, see it through to completion. Although we understand that constructing a capital city is no short-term task—it’s a lengthy and challenging process—I believe that in three, four, or five years, it will already be operational,” the head of state explained.

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Presiden RI Prabowo Subianto meresmikan Bank Emas di The Gade Tower, Jakarta Pusat, Rabu, 26 Februari 2025 (sumber: tangkapan layar YouTube Sekretariat Presiden)

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As a businessman, Prabowo also expressed optimism about the project's completion.

“I’m not a technical expert, but I’m an empiricist—I’m a hands-on person, and I’ve been involved in many construction projects. From what I see, I’m optimistic. And in time, we will realize the true benefits of this relocation, even though there’s still a lot of work ahead,” he remarked.

When asked whether he would work from IKN, President Prabowo responded by stating that he would follow the regulations, which require Indonesia’s president to be based in the capital city.

“If it’s the capital, then the president must be there,” he affirmed.

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