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Indonesia's capital of the future faces doubts in the present

NPR | By Katerina Barton,
Niken Sitoningrum
Published April 8, 2026 at 4:17 PM CDT

Indonesia is racing to build a new capital, promising a greener, futuristic city. But many citizens aren't convinced it will ever live up to the vision.

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Katerina Barton
Niken Sitoningrum