Indonesia is all set to build its new capital Nusantara, and for that, the country's parliamentary budget committee approved an additional 15 trillion rupiah ($1.01 billion) on Friday to speed up its construction, Reuters cited a senior lawmaker as saying.

Said Abdullah, the committee's chair, said that previously, 22 trillion rupiah was allocated for developing Nusantara on Borneo island in 2023 and the recently allocated budget of 15 trillion will be utilised in this year's construction.

"Therefore, in June (2024) the president can live there," he told a hearing with the government's senior ministers.

Indonesia is planning to complete the capital's main administrative offices, which include the presidential palace and key ministerial buildings, by mid-2024.&nbsp;

At least 16,000 civil servants, military and police are scheduled to move to those respective buildings next year.

President Joko Widodo vowed that only 20% of the total project's cost, which is around $32 billion, will be from the government's fund, the rest all will be from the private sector.

However, as of now, no investment deal has been signed as the investors worry about the project's feasibility and continuity despite the fact government offering incentives.&nbsp;

<h2>President Joko promises high returns to investors</h2>

Earlier this week, President Joko Widodo promoted his country’s planned new $32 billion capital to global investors and promised high investment returns.

While speaking at a sustainability-focused conference hosted by Singapore's Temasek Holdings, he offered 300 development packages worth $2.6 billion to investors interested in building the city, Nusantara, amidst the jungles of Borneo Island, and promised high returns.

He said that Indonesia's economy which is growing steadily at around 5%, coupled with low inflation, should be enough to convince investors.

“Don't just sit and watch. This is a golden opportunity in Indonesia that is very captivating and which all of you can be part of,” he said at the event in Singapore.

"Everything will be fine, no need to worry, your investment in Indonesia will continue to be safe and (there will be) continuity in the development of Nusantara capital city," said Jokowi, as he is popularly known, while presenting images of the planned futuristic city.

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Indonesia is all set to build its new capital Nusantara, and for that, the country's parliamentary budget committee approved an additional 15 trillion rupiah ($1.

Indonesia is all set to build its new capital Nusantara, and for that, the country's parliamentary budget committee approved an additional 15 trillion rupiah ($1.01 billion) on Friday to speed up its construction, Reuters cited a senior lawmaker as saying. Said Abdullah, the committee's chair, said that previously, 22 trillion rupiah was allocated for developing Nusantara on Borneo island in 2023 and the recently allocated budget of 15 trillion will be utilised in this year's construction. "Therefore, in June (2024) the president can live there," he told a hearing with the government's senior ministers. Indonesia is planning to complete the capital's main administrative offices, which include the presidential palace and key ministerial buildings, by mid-2024. At least 16,000 civil servants, military and police are scheduled to move to those respective buildings next year. President Joko Widodo vowed that only 20% of the total project's cost, which is around $32 billion, will be from the government's fund, the rest all will be from the private sector. However, as of now, no investment deal has been signed as the investors worry about the project's feasibility and continuity despite the fact government offering incentives. President Joko promises high returns to investors Earlier this week, President Joko Widodo promoted his country’s planned new $32 billion capital to global investors and promised high investment returns. While speaking at a sustainability-focused conference hosted by Singapore's Temasek Holdings, he offered 300 development packages worth $2.6 billion to investors interested in building the city, Nusantara, amidst the jungles of Borneo Island, and promised high returns. He said that Indonesia's economy which is growing steadily at around 5%, coupled with low inflation, should be enough to convince investors. “Don't just sit and watch. This is a golden opportunity in Indonesia that is very captivating and which all of you can be part of,” he said at the event in Singapore. "Everything will be fine, no need to worry, your investment in Indonesia will continue to be safe and (there will be) continuity in the development of Nusantara capital city," said Jokowi, as he is popularly known, while presenting images of the planned futuristic city. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Indonesia's parliament on Tuesday approved legislation that penalises sex outside of marriage with one year of imprisonment.

Indonesia passes new criminal code, bans sex outside marriage

Indonesia's parliament on Tuesday passed a long-awaited bill to tackle sexual violence.

House speaker Puan Maharani said, "We hope that the implementation of this law will resolve sexual violence cases."

According to &nbsp;Bintang Puspayoga, minister of women empowerment and children protection, "This law is a real manifestation of the country's efforts to prevent any form of sexual violence and to care, protect and rehabilitate the victims as well as to enforce justice."&nbsp;

The bill aims at building stronger cases and helping victims secure justice.&nbsp;In Indonesia,&nbsp;sexual abuse has often been regarded as a private matter.

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The lack of avenues for victims of gender-based and sexual violence have been slammed by Indonesian women's rights activists for several years.

"For years, sexual violence wasn't seen as something important," said Vivi Widyawati from the Perempuan Mahardhika, a civil society organisation that was consulted on the bill.

"What we have now is enough to resolve cases," she added.&nbsp;

As per the bill, physical sexual abuse inside and outside marriage now carries a maximum 12-year prison sentence and forced marriage.

Meanwhile, the non-consensual distribution of sexual content is now punishable by a maximum prison sentence of four years.

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It stipulates that authorities provide counselling to victims and a court must compel convicted abusers to pay restitution. Many victims have chosen not to report abuse in the past.

In 2021, National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) reported 338,496 gender-based violence against women. This was a 50 percent rise from the previous year.&nbsp;

"The parliament has ignored input from the public who objected to the passing of this bill," Kurniasih Mufidayati, an Islamist Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) member of parliament, told Reuters.

The party said the parliament should regulate extramarital sex and urged a ban on relations involving what it described as "deviant" sexual orientation.

In January, President Joko Widodo called on parliament to accelerate the passing of the bill. It had faced several roadblocks as conservative lawmakers said it promoted promiscuity.

Last year, a high-profile case that sparked outrage after an Islamic boarding school teacher had raped 13 of his students

(With inputs from agencies)

Indonesia's parliament on Tuesday passed a long-awaited bill to tackle sexual violence. House speaker Puan Maharani said, "We hope that the implementation of this law will resolve sexual violence cases.

Indonesia's parliament on Tuesday passed a long-awaited bill to tackle sexual violence. House speaker Puan Maharani said, "We hope that the implementation of this law will resolve sexual violence cases." According to Bintang Puspayoga, minister of women empowerment and children protection, "This law is a real manifestation of the country's efforts to prevent any form of sexual violence and to care, protect and rehabilitate the victims as well as to enforce justice." The bill aims at building stronger cases and helping victims secure justice. In Indonesia, sexual abuse has often been regarded as a private matter. The lack of avenues for victims of gender-based and sexual violence have been slammed by Indonesian women's rights activists for several years. "For years, sexual violence wasn't seen as something important," said Vivi Widyawati from the Perempuan Mahardhika, a civil society organisation that was consulted on the bill. "What we have now is enough to resolve cases," she added. As per the bill, physical sexual abuse inside and outside marriage now carries a maximum 12-year prison sentence and forced marriage. Meanwhile, the non-consensual distribution of sexual content is now punishable by a maximum prison sentence of four years. Also read | Married woman in Indonesia flogged 100 times for adultery while partner gets 15 lashes It stipulates that authorities provide counselling to victims and a court must compel convicted abusers to pay restitution. Many victims have chosen not to report abuse in the past. In 2021, National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) reported 338,496 gender-based violence against women. This was a 50 percent rise from the previous year. "The parliament has ignored input from the public who objected to the passing of this bill," Kurniasih Mufidayati, an Islamist Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) member of parliament, told Reuters. The party said the parliament should regulate extramarital sex and urged a ban on relations involving what it described as "deviant" sexual orientation. In January, President Joko Widodo called on parliament to accelerate the passing of the bill. It had faced several roadblocks as conservative lawmakers said it promoted promiscuity. Last year, a high-profile case that sparked outrage after an Islamic boarding school teacher had raped 13 of his students (With inputs from agencies)

Indonesia passes landmark bill that prescribes term of four years for sharing non-consensual sexual content