Indonesian officials' departure reveals turmoil in capital relocation

Outgoing President Jokowi's legacy project hits snag two months before move

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Indonesian President Joko Widodo speaks about Indonesia's planned new capital, Nusantara, in Singapore, in June 2023. © Reuters

NANA SHIBATA and ISMI DAMAYANTI, Nikkei staff writers

JAKARTA -- Top officials of the body overseeing the construction of Indonesia's planned new capital have resigned recently, revealing challenges in outgoing President Joko Widodo's signature project just two months ahead of the official relocation.

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