President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has officially signed Law (UU) Number 3 of 2022 concerning the State Capital (IKN) on Tuesday (15/2). This marks the start of IKN development in East Kalimantan.
The President’s signature on the law was delivered by the Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas, Thursday (17/2).
The Minister of National Development Planning/Head of Bappenas, Suharso Monoarfa, said the IKN development would be the beginning of a new civilization for Indonesia.
“With the name Nusantara, the capital city of the Republic of Indonesia represents the concept of unity that accommodates the richness of Indonesia’s diversity,” said Suharso as quoted by Antara. Between.
It is known that the President has 30 days from the time the bill is approved by the DPR to affix his signature. If the president does not sign, the bill is still valid as law and must be promulgated. The law comes into force on the date of promulgation.
Previously, the government and the DPR approved the IKN Bill at the DPR Plenary Session which was held on January 18, 2022. The law will become the legal basis for moving the country’s capital city from DKI Jakarta to the Archipelago.
The chairman of the DPR RI, Puan Maharani, is known to have visited the zero point area of the IKN Nusantara in North Penajam Paser (PPU), East Kalimantan. The PDIP politician admitted that he wanted to review the preparations for the construction of the new IKN.
Puan came with TNI Commander General Andika Perkasa, Home Minister Tito Karnavian, PUPR Minister Basuki Hadimuljono and Deputy Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara to review the development of IKN Nusantara.
“At this zero point, as planned, God willing, the State Palace will also be built as well as government buildings, the DPR and other high state institutions,” said Puan to reporters at the IKN zero point, Wednesday (16/2).
(dhf / ain)
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