Is Indonesias new capital Nusantara a dream or nightmare? | Real Stories from Southeast Asia @DWHistoryandCulture
Is Indonesias new capital Nusantara a dream or nightmare? | Real Stories from Southeast Asia  @DWHistoryandCulture
Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Indonesia is building a bold new capital in Borneo, a symbol of progress and modernity.

But as skyscrapers rise, indigenous communities face displacement and uncertainty, raising the question: who really benefits from this city of the future?

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