Indonesias Joko Widodo tries out new presidential palace in proposed capital Nusantara

Summary

• Indonesian President Joko Widodo spent his first night in the eagle-shaped palace of the proposed new capital Nusantara.
• The new capital project faces construction delays, lack of foreign investment, and managerial issues.
• Widodo acknowledges the long timeframe needed for completing the project.
• Current president working to allay fears about Nusantara’s development.