Indonesia to unveil command centre of new capital city
The Authority of Indonesia’s new Capital City of Nusantara (OIKN) is set to launch the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) Command Centre in its fifth wave of groundbreaking on February 29 and March 1.
Indonesia's planned Capital City of Nusantara will be located on Borneo Island. (Photo: AFP/VNA)
Jakarta (VNA) – The Authority of Indonesia’s newCapital City of Nusantara (OIKN) is set to launch the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) Command Centre in itsfifth wave of groundbreaking on February 29 and March 1.
OIKN spokesperson Troy Pantouw said on February 26 that theIKN Command Centre can operate immediately after the launch. There will bea visual view of the physical development of the situation and an analysis ofthe input from the media.
Apart from the IKN Command Centre, the construction of astate-owned tech enterprise will be launched while some firms from the bankingsector will also start their projects this week.
According to the Nusantara Smart City blueprint, thedevelopment of this city implements a smart city concept by combininginformation technology and public service to improve local residents' qualityof life.
The IKN master plan includes national digital transformation;physical infrastructure; and effective, responsive, and sustainable cityconcept. By utilising technology-supported policies, the smart cityimplementation can optimise every resource, improve public service, and createan innovation-friendly environment.
Smart city principles also include optimisation, integration,inclusivity, circularity, and openness that become the foundation of Nusantara'sdevelopment. With these principles, the new capital city is expected to be anational identity, Indonesia's future economic driver, and a sustainable globalcity./.
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Indonesia's planned Capital City of Nusantara will be located on Borneo Island. (Photo: AFP/VNA) 
