Social risks of moving the capital

Palangkaraya, Indonesia

City of Palangkaraya in Central Kalimantan. An area close to the city is said to be a strong candidate for Indonesia's new capital. Source: Getty Images

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The plan of moving the Indonesian capital from Jakarta carries social risks related to the mentality of people living in the newly elected capital.

The plan to move the Indonesian capital city from Jakarta to an area in Central Kalimantan carries social risks: how to prepare the mentality of the people in the destination area, which will change drastically in the next 10-15 years?

This interview with Saputra Adiwijaya, a sociologist from University of Palangkaraya, discusses the issue.

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