Indonesia passes law paving way for capital's move to Borneo

14 Sept 04:46 Key points summarised by AI

Indonesia's parliament approved the relocation of its capital from Jakarta to 'Nusantara' on Borneo island, providing the legal framework for the ambitious move.
The relocation addresses critical issues in Jakarta, including severe congestion, rising sea levels, and climate change impacts, with experts predicting parts of the city could be underwater by 2050.
Nusantara is envisioned as an environmentally friendly 'smart' city, aiming for zero emissions and designed to attract global talent and foster innovation, despite environmental concerns about potential ecosystem damage in Borneo.
The new capital will be governed by a State Capital Authority, with leadership appointed by the president, and the project is estimated to cost around $33 billion.

Detained Suu Kyi receives UK royal package: Myanmar govt

Yesterday 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.