The flag hoisting ceremony was conducted at the new Presidential Palace in Nusantara amid cranes and construction, symbolizing Indonesia's ambitious move to a new capital.
Outgoing President Widodo's decade has been marked by major infrastructure projects, with Nusantara being the most ambitious and controversial, facing delays and funding challenges.
The ceremony had only 1,300 guests instead of the intended 8,000 due to lacking infrastructure in the nascent capital, highlighting ongoing developmental issues.
Environmentalists have raised concerns about establishing a metropolis in Borneo, signaling contention around the sustainability of constructing Nusantara amidst ecological impacts.
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