In an interview with CNA’s Olivia Marzuki, Indonesia's newly-appointed Investment Minister Rosan Roeslani shares why he is confident about attracting more investments to the new capital city despite critics casting doubts over its delay.
During his three-day trip, Mr Rosan met with various Singapore leaders and government officials, including Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. Discussions centred around areas of cooperation including renewable energy and carbon capture.But Mr Rosan’s plans to bring Indonesia’s economy to the next level comes amid mass demonstrations across the country, which have raised concerns among companies looking to invest.
“With open discussion, open communication, understanding what the differences … I think somehow we always find those amicable solutions,” said Mr Rosan.Indonesia students walk near construction site in the new capital city in its future capital of Nusantara, a city still under construction on the island of Borneo, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024. On whether Indonesia is becoming a more mature democratic society, he said this is an ongoing progress.