Prabowo Reaffirms Nusantara Commitment as Gibran Pushes Grassroots Economy

JAKARTA, Investortrust.id — Vice President Gibran Rakabuming inspected the core government district market in Ibu Kota Nusantara on Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025 in East Kalimantan to ensure the new capital directly supports local livelihoods, reinforcing President Prabowo Subianto’s commitment to continue the project. The visit linked Prabowo’s policy direction with on the ground economic activity at the future capital.

Gibran said the market was expected to become a driver of local commerce in line with Prabowo’s instruction.

"Following President Prabowo Subianto’s direction that Nusantara’s development must move the people’s economy, the presence of the KIPP market is expected to drive local economic activity, provide proper business space for micro and small enterprises, and meet the daily needs of the community," Gibran said in a written statement.

He added that the market’s layout was designed to ensure hygiene and comfort for traders and visitors.

"The zoning of wet stalls is arranged functionally, from cleaning areas to sales areas, to ensure hygiene standards are met and circulation remains orderly," he said.

During the same visit, Gibran reviewed education facilities and the construction progress of Taruna Nusantara Senior High School, emphasizing quality and timely completion.

"I hope this school can be completed on time and with high quality, so it can become a leading education center that produces the nation’s best future generations," Gibran said.

Earlier, Gibran publicly stressed that Prabowo remained firm in continuing Nusantara’s development, which began under former president Joko Widodo.

"As repeatedly stated by President Prabowo, the administration under his leadership has a strong commitment to continue the development of Nusantara," Gibran said in a separate statement.

He also highlighted rising public interest in visiting the area during the year end holidays.

"People are coming from various regions, from young to old, all age groups, using the toll road access that directly connects Balikpapan and Nusantara," Gibran said.