Joko Widodo

September 10, 2024 11:44 AM

From Jakarta to Cairo: The Rise of Purpose-Built Capital Cities in the Global South

Egypt has a brand new capital city. So does Indonesia. Liberia and Thailand want one, too. Pollution. Traffic chaos. Broken roads. Flooded streets. Population explosion. Crumbling infrastructure. It’s a jungle out there. And, only the fittest can survive. Here, I’m not talking about your health but the city you live in. What if the city you live in is decaying or dying? How fit is your city? More importantly, is your country’s capital city future-ready? Add sea-level rise and global war...

Protests across Indonesia as parliament delays change to election law

Indonesia's legislature will not ratify changes to election rules during the current government's term, its deputy speaker said on Thursday, as demonstrations flared outside parliament and security forces used tear gas and water cannon to disperse protesters. Sufmi Dasco Ahmad told Reuters deliberations will continue in the parliament's next sitting period, meaning it would not apply to this year's elections or under the administration of President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo, who leaves office in Oct...