Indonesia unveils site of new capital on Borneo island

21 Sept 05:21 Key points summarised by AI

Indonesia will move its capital from Jakarta to an unnamed site in East Kalimantan, Borneo, a $33 billion project to alleviate Jakarta's severe issues like overcrowding, pollution, and sinking.
The new capital's location was chosen for its strategic central position within Indonesia and its significantly lower risk of natural disasters compared to Jakarta.
Officials envision the new capital as a 'smart city in the forest,' though environmental groups express concerns over potential deforestation and its impact on local wildlife.
The government plans to fund 19% of the relocation costs, with the remaining investment sought from public-private partnerships, aiming to commence the move by 2024.

Detained Suu Kyi receives UK royal package: Myanmar govt

Today 03:08 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's detained Nobel laureate, Aung San Suu Kyi, received a package from Britain's King Charles III, which included two gardening books, a sealed envelope, and diplomatic communication.
The event marked the first release of images of Suu Kyi in two months and saw Myanmar authorities describe her as a "special female prisoner" for the first time.
Suu Kyi, who was deposed in a 2021 military coup that triggered an ongoing civil war, remains under house arrest on charges that rights groups contend are politically motivated.