Indonesia's capital of the future faces doubts in the present

NPR | By Katerina Barton,

Niken Sitoningrum

Published April 8, 2026 at 5:17 PM EDT

Indonesia is racing to build a new capital, promising a greener, futuristic city. But many citizens aren't convinced it will ever live up to the vision.

Katerina Barton

Niken Sitoningrum

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