By: Eva Kalyna Audrey )*
The President of the Republic of Indonesia (RI), Joko Widodo (Jokowi) as the initiator of the development of the Indonesian Capital City (IKN) has proven to be very successful in showing the various results of his hard work.
One of the most noteworthy aspects is the clean air quality that is already felt in the area. People who visited the new city themed smart city in East Kalimantan gave great appreciation for the realization of a healthy environment and increasingly developing infrastructure. The clean air presented by President Jokowi in the IKN is a real symbol of his efforts to build a future city that focuses on environmental sustainability.
Recently, at the implementation of the Nusantara TNI Fun Run 2024 which was held in the IKN area on October 6, 2024, thousands of participants from various regions of Indonesia had the opportunity to see firsthand the progress of the construction of the new capital city.
One of the attractions felt by participants was not only the modern infrastructure that had begun to form, but also the comfort of the clean air that enveloped the area.
A participant from Jakarta, Izzi, was very happy with the opportunity to run in the IKN area. The fresh and healthy air was one of the things she was most grateful for during the sports activity.
The Jakarta resident admitted that his first experience in East Kalimantan not only gave him beautiful views of the development of the new city, but also an atmosphere that felt healthy.
The public greatly appreciates the arrangement of streets and pedestrians in the IKN area. Optimism for the continuation of this major project remains high. Izzi believes that the development of the IKN pioneered by the seventh President of the Republic of Indonesia will have a positive impact on all of Indonesia.
Citizen participation in such activities further strengthens public confidence in the success of President Jokowi’s grand vision. The existence of the IKN as a new city in East Kalimantan that is able to offer clean air, a comfortable atmosphere, and modern infrastructure is a manifestation of the vision of sustainable development carried out by the leader of the nation who was born in Surakarta City. The community not only enjoys the results of development, but also shows pride in what has been achieved.
Another Jakarta resident who also participated in the Nusantara TNI Fun Run, Momo, expressed his admiration for President Jokowi’s achievements. According to him, President Jokowi is the main figure behind the realization of the IKN development, and the efforts made by the President deserve the highest appreciation.
Momo’s admiration for the President of the Republic of Indonesia who has been in office since 2014 is so great, and he feels that the IKN is a project that can bring Indonesia to a more modern and advanced era. The experience of seeing the development of the IKN firsthand has strengthened Momo’s belief that the new city will be a symbol of the nation’s progress.
It’s not just Jakarta residents who are proud of the development of the IKN. A participant from Samarinda, Angel, also gave a very positive impression of the atmosphere in the new city.
Angel enjoys the clean atmosphere and fresh air that are the hallmarks of IKN. For her, IKN has shown its quality as a future city that prioritizes a healthy environment.
In addition, he also felt proud to be able to see various buildings that are the work of the nation’s children in the area. The modern infrastructure that has been formed is real evidence of President Jokowi’s commitment to creating a livable and sustainable city.
The success of the IKN development cannot be separated from President Jokowi’s grand vision of wanting to create a city that is not only technologically modern, but also environmentally friendly. The clean air that visitors to the IKN have enjoyed is part of the serious efforts of the nation’s leader born in 1961 to create a city that focuses on the health and welfare of its residents. The IKN is not only a capital city relocation project, but also a symbol of significant change in a more sustainable urban planning.
In a broader context, the development of the Indonesian Capital City also reflects a strategic step to ensure that development is not only centered on Java Island. President Jokowi has shown his support for the development of areas outside Java, including East Kalimantan, through this major project. With clean air and a well-organized environment, the IKN has become a reflection of the grand vision of equitable development carried by the Head of State.
The positive opinions from the public who participated in the Nusantara TNI Fun Run event are proof that the development of the IKN has had a real impact that is felt directly by the residents.
Not only the infrastructure aspect is developing, but also the environmental quality is improving. Clean air which is one of the advantages of the IKN is recognized by many as an important achievement of the government under the command of President Jokowi.
With the ongoing development of the IKN, the public’s hopes of seeing a new capital city that is increasingly advanced and developed are also increasing. Support for President Jokowi’s grand vision is getting stronger, along with the realization of important aspects in the development of the IKN that provide comfort for residents and visitors.
Various appreciations coming from the community reflect optimism towards the future of the IKN as a modern and sustainable city, built on the principles of a healthy environment and efficient spatial planning.
)* The author is a contributor to the Lintas Nusamedia Institute
