Deputy Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Adies Kadir, believes that the proposed postponement of the construction of the Indonesian Capital City (IKN) in East Kalimantan needs to be considered first based on future economic growth.
He stated that the development of the new capital city (IKN) has been included in the Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN) and the Long-Term Development Plan (RPJMP). Furthermore, he noted that the budget allocated, both from the state and from investment, is already substantial.
"We will first examine the pros and cons of stopping it from becoming the national capital or making it the provincial capital of East Kalimantan," Adies said in Jakarta on Friday evening.
According to him, development delays need to be considered if the target of eight percent economic growth over the next five years is disrupted. He will also assess the budget burden on the new capital city's development.
"So, if there are changes, they must be discussed again between the government and the DPR, and the pros and cons must also be considered," he said.
