Minister Of Public Works Says Prabowo Will Start Office At IKN August 17, 2028

Minister of Public Works (PU) Dody Hanggodo. (Theresia Agatha/VOI)

JAKARTA - Minister of Public Works (PU) Dody Hanggodo said President Prabowo Subianto will have an office in the capital city of Nusantara (IKN), East Kalimantan, starting August 17, 2028.

This was conveyed by Dody when asked by the media about when the target for IKN development would be completed in the era of Prabowo's leadership.

"Pak Prabowo's target is August 17, 2028, already based there (IKN). As soon as August 17, 2029," said Dody when met by reporters at the PU Ministry office, Jakarta, Friday, December 6.

Dody assessed that the development of IKN in the era of Prabowo's leadership will be focused on building a legislative and judicial building.

"(The construction of the building) is executive, legislative and judicial, along with (the transfer) of all Jakarta ASN. The focus is there first," he said.

However, he did not deny that currently the ministry he leads has the task of getting Prabowo to focus on food self-sufficiency supporting infrastructure. Thus, the Ministry of Public Works will work on the mandate first.

"The influence is very slow, yes, no. So, the priority is maybe those who withdraw with us," said Dody.

When asked further about whether IKN development will continue according to the existing timeline, Dody said it cannot be 100 percent. Because, he said, the government also has a limited budget.

"On track 100 percent, yes, definitely not. Right, the money is also limited," he concluded.