Indonesia Commemorates Independence Day in Unfinished New Capital

Nusantara, intended to replace Jakarta, hosts its first national celebration amid ongoing construction and delays.

President Joko Widodo and President-elect Prabowo Subianto led the ceremony in the new Presidential Palace.
The event, initially planned for 8,000 guests, was scaled down to 1,300 due to limited infrastructure.
Nusantara's development faces criticism from environmentalists and Indigenous communities.
The $35 billion project aims to alleviate Jakarta's congestion and flooding issues.
Completion of the new capital is expected to take decades, with significant reliance on private investment.