Reshaping home: Indonesia’s capital migration

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Muara Angke in North Jakarta is affected by recurring severe tidal flooding, when seawater flows over the seawall into low-lying areas. This phenomenon, known locally as “rob”, has a huge impact on the lives of the population.

Demolition in Kampung Akuarium, North Jakarta. Over 1,000 residents have been displaced to make way for a sea wall and a future tourist redevelopment.

On August 26, 2019, President Joko Widodo announced that Indonesia's capital would be relocated to the island of Kalimantan (Borneo). Construction began on the Main Governmental Area in July 2022. Day-trippers visit the new capital.

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Muara Angke in North Jakarta is affected by recurring severe tidal flooding, when seawater flows over the seawall into low-lying areas. This phenomenon, known locally as “rob”, has a huge impact on the lives of the population.

Demolition in Kampung Akuarium, North Jakarta. Over 1,000 residents have been displaced to make way for a sea wall and a future tourist redevelopment.

On August 26, 2019, President Joko Widodo announced that Indonesia's capital would be relocated to the island of Kalimantan (Borneo). Construction began on the Main Governmental Area in July 2022. Day-trippers visit the new capital.

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