04:33Local residents have raised concerns about the uncertainty surrounding land ownership in the new Indonesian capital, Nusantara.
As the official Independence Day Ceremony will soon take place in the new capital to mark the official relocation from Jakarta, there are still unclear aspects regarding the ownership of the land.
Footage filmed on Sunday shows large-scale construction work being carried out amid lush green jungles of the Borneo island’s east coast, where the new capital will be located.
The issue of ownership of the resident's land remains the main concern of the residents, as the land is reportedly expected to be privately owned by them but only for 10 years after receiving the 'status of a certificate of ownership'.
"There is no clarity because the neighbourhood head said that the certificate of right of use is to be given to whoever buys it if it is sold. Then, the right of use is like gambling if you want to build a house but only for 10 years. What do we want to use?," one of the locals, Kaharuddin, explained.
"None of our people reject the IKN (Ibu Kota Nusantara, Capital City of Nusantara). (They are) very supportive, but give the community land." Pemaluan Village head added.
Another concern is related to the deforestation process, which is being carried out to clear the land for urbanization. However, the authorities have stated that most of the planned construction will take place in an area with industrial eucalyptus plantations and not in a rainforest.
The current capital, with 10 million residents, is struggling with overcrowding, massive traffic jams, chronic flooding, and sinking land. Former President Joko Widodo has proposed relocating the administrative centre to a new metropolis called Nusantara, which means 'archipelago' in ancient Javanese.
The new capital city, which is still under construction, is scheduled to be inaugurated on the 79th of the Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia, planned on August 17. The ultimate relocation of the capital is believed to end by 2045, according to the media.
'There is no clarity'- Locals express concerns over ownership uncertainty in Indonesia's new capital ahead of inauguration
Local residents have raised concerns about the uncertainty surrounding land ownership in the new Indonesian capital, Nusantara.
As the official Independence Day Ceremony will soon take place in the new capital to mark the official relocation from Jakarta, there are still unclear aspects regarding the ownership of the land.
Footage filmed on Sunday shows large-scale construction work being carried out amid lush green jungles of the Borneo island’s east coast, where the new capital will be located.
The issue of ownership of the resident's land remains the main concern of the residents, as the land is reportedly expected to be privately owned by them but only for 10 years after receiving the 'status of a certificate of ownership'.
"There is no clarity because the neighbourhood head said that the certificate of right of use is to be given to whoever buys it if it is sold. Then, the right of use is like gambling if you want to build a house but only for 10 years. What do we want to use?," one of the locals, Kaharuddin, explained.
"None of our people reject the IKN (Ibu Kota Nusantara, Capital City of Nusantara). (They are) very supportive, but give the community land." Pemaluan Village head added.
Another concern is related to the deforestation process, which is being carried out to clear the land for urbanization. However, the authorities have stated that most of the planned construction will take place in an area with industrial eucalyptus plantations and not in a rainforest.
The current capital, with 10 million residents, is struggling with overcrowding, massive traffic jams, chronic flooding, and sinking land. Former President Joko Widodo has proposed relocating the administrative centre to a new metropolis called Nusantara, which means 'archipelago' in ancient Javanese.
The new capital city, which is still under construction, is scheduled to be inaugurated on the 79th of the Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia, planned on August 17. The ultimate relocation of the capital is believed to end by 2045, according to the media.
Local residents have raised concerns about the uncertainty surrounding land ownership in the new Indonesian capital, Nusantara.
As the official Independence Day Ceremony will soon take place in the new capital to mark the official relocation from Jakarta, there are still unclear aspects regarding the ownership of the land.
Footage filmed on Sunday shows large-scale construction work being carried out amid lush green jungles of the Borneo island’s east coast, where the new capital will be located.
The issue of ownership of the resident's land remains the main concern of the residents, as the land is reportedly expected to be privately owned by them but only for 10 years after receiving the 'status of a certificate of ownership'.
"There is no clarity because the neighbourhood head said that the certificate of right of use is to be given to whoever buys it if it is sold. Then, the right of use is like gambling if you want to build a house but only for 10 years. What do we want to use?," one of the locals, Kaharuddin, explained.
"None of our people reject the IKN (Ibu Kota Nusantara, Capital City of Nusantara). (They are) very supportive, but give the community land." Pemaluan Village head added.
Another concern is related to the deforestation process, which is being carried out to clear the land for urbanization. However, the authorities have stated that most of the planned construction will take place in an area with industrial eucalyptus plantations and not in a rainforest.
The current capital, with 10 million residents, is struggling with overcrowding, massive traffic jams, chronic flooding, and sinking land. Former President Joko Widodo has proposed relocating the administrative centre to a new metropolis called Nusantara, which means 'archipelago' in ancient Javanese.
The new capital city, which is still under construction, is scheduled to be inaugurated on the 79th of the Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia, planned on August 17. The ultimate relocation of the capital is believed to end by 2045, according to the media.