It's an idea that has been discussed since the foundation of modern Indonesia in the 1940s, but it's never been acted upon.
Now, Indonesia's Planning Minister says the President has taken the first steps to move Indonesia's capital from Jakarta.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo said it's been a long time coming.
Joko Widodo casting his ballot on April 17. Source: AAP
"The idea to move the capital city appeared long ago since [the first president] Sukarno's era. In fact, the idea always comes up during each and every Presidential term," he said.
"It has never been decided or discussed in a planned and mature manner."
