Indonesian President Joko Widodo @jokowi has just announced Indonesia's new capital will be built between North Penajam Paser and Kutai Kartanegara in East Kalimantan on the island of Borneo (known in Indonesia as Kalimantan). #Indonesia
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Not somewhere else on Java? That's like the United States putting the new capital in Wyoming or Alaska or something. Am I wrong?
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Replying to @Molson_Hart @KarlisSalna and
Yes they put it on Borneo and yes it's like the middle of nowhere. 80% of the country lives on Java.
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Replying to @gsvigruha @KarlisSalna and
Maybe it'll turn out okay if everyone telecommutes from Jakarta...
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Replying to @Molson_Hart @KarlisSalna and
You have to fly or take the boat though. Neither is great for commuting.
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Replying to @gsvigruha @Molson_Hart and
Sorry you meant telecommute. Yeah they need to work on the cables for that first :)
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Replying to @gsvigruha @Molson_Hart and
Knowing Jakarta, Kalimantan, their airports etc, teleport will be a better option :)
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Replying to @FajarRed @gsvigruha and
I guess Jokoki has some land in Kalimantan or something haha
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The Orang Tionghoa have probably beaten us to it.
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