Indonesia set to move new capital to Borneo island

Indonesia has chosen the eastern edge of Borneo island for its new capital as the country looks to shift its political heart away from congested Jakarta, which is slowly shrinking.The new capital will not physically begin to be relocated until 2024.

Updated on: Sep 4, 2019, 12:13:15 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent

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A bustling neighbourhood in Jakarta. (AFP File)

INDONESIA
Borneo Island
CAPITAL
Jakarta

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