MPR Chairman states that IKN development must continue

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Chairman of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) of the Republic of Indonesia, Ahmad Muzani, stated that the development of the Nusantara Capital (IKN) in East Kalimantan must continue because the construction process so far has been very good.

Muzani conveyed this during his visit to the State Capital of Nusantara with a delegation on Monday, to inspect the IKN development, particularly the MPR RI building and other state facilities.

He also received an update on the Nusantara Capital development process from the Head of the Nusantara Capital Authority (OIKN), Basuki Hadimuljono.

“I think we were surprised by Mr Basuki’s explanation; if it’s already like this, then IKN must be continued,” said Muzani in a written statement received in Jakarta.

Since the MPR’s last visit at the end of 2024, according to him, many buildings were still in the planning stage, such as the IKN Mosque, ministerial residences, and other buildings. However, currently, the construction process for those buildings is progressing very quickly.

Muzani said that IKN must reflect the progress of Nusantara architecture as stated several times by President Prabowo Subianto.

He stated that the 7th President Joko Widodo, as the initiator of the development, will be continued by President Prabowo.

Therefore, he hopes that the wheels of government in IKN will start running in 2028. “And the transfer of ASN will be done gradually, perhaps this year or next year,” he said.

Meanwhile, OIKN Head Basuki Hadimuljono explained that President Prabowo has approved the design for the construction of the Legislative building, namely the MPR, DPR, and DPD.

The President has also approved the design for the construction of the Judicial institutions, namely the Supreme Court and the Constitutional Court.

Currently, the lands for the construction of those buildings have been prepared, and they must be completed within two years.

“I will complete the construction of the MPR plenary session building within these two years, including all offices and staff rooms for the MPR, DPR, and DPD,” said Basuki.