{
    "success": true,
    "data": {
        "id": 1689090,
        "msgid": "mpr-chairman-states-that-ikn-development-must-continue-1776689455",
        "date": "2026-04-20 19:03:52",
        "title": "MPR Chairman states that IKN development must continue",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "MPR Chairman Ahmad Muzani has emphasised the need to press ahead with the construction of Indonesia's new capital, Nusantara (IKN) in East Kalimantan, praising the rapid progress observed during his recent visit. He highlighted advancements in key structures like the MPR building and received updates from OIKN Head Basuki Hadimuljono, who confirmed President Prabowo Subianto's approval of designs for legislative and judicial buildings, with completion targeted within two years. Muzani anticipates the relocation of civil servants to begin soon, aiming for governmental operations in IKN by 2028, underscoring the project's role in showcasing Nusantara architectural advancement.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta (ANTARA) - Chairman of the People\u2019s Consultative Assembly\n(MPR) of the Republic of Indonesia, Ahmad Muzani, stated that the\ndevelopment of the Nusantara Capital (IKN) in East Kalimantan must\ncontinue because the construction process so far has been very good.<\/p>\n<p>Muzani conveyed this during his visit to the State Capital of\nNusantara with a delegation on Monday, to inspect the IKN development,\nparticularly the MPR RI building and other state facilities.<\/p>\n<p>He also received an update on the Nusantara Capital development\nprocess from the Head of the Nusantara Capital Authority (OIKN), Basuki\nHadimuljono.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think we were surprised by Mr Basuki\u2019s explanation; if it\u2019s\nalready like this, then IKN must be continued,\u201d said Muzani in a written\nstatement received in Jakarta.<\/p>\n<p>Since the MPR\u2019s last visit at the end of 2024, according to him, many\nbuildings were still in the planning stage, such as the IKN Mosque,\nministerial residences, and other buildings. However, currently, the\nconstruction process for those buildings is progressing very\nquickly.<\/p>\n<p>Muzani said that IKN must reflect the progress of Nusantara\narchitecture as stated several times by President Prabowo Subianto.<\/p>\n<p>He stated that the 7th President Joko Widodo, as the initiator of the\ndevelopment, will be continued by President Prabowo.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, he hopes that the wheels of government in IKN will start\nrunning in 2028. \u201cAnd the transfer of ASN will be done gradually,\nperhaps this year or next year,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, OIKN Head Basuki Hadimuljono explained that President\nPrabowo has approved the design for the construction of the Legislative\nbuilding, namely the MPR, DPR, and DPD.<\/p>\n<p>The President has also approved the design for the construction of\nthe Judicial institutions, namely the Supreme Court and the\nConstitutional Court.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, the lands for the construction of those buildings have\nbeen prepared, and they must be completed within two years.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI will complete the construction of the MPR plenary session building\nwithin these two years, including all offices and staff rooms for the\nMPR, DPR, and DPD,\u201d said Basuki.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/mpr-chairman-states-that-ikn-development-must-continue-1776689455",
        "image": ""
    },
    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
}