East Kalimantan

East Kalimantan is a province of Indonesia located on the island of Borneo. It is currently newsworthy due to the construction of Nusantara, Indonesia's planned new capital city, within its Penajam North Paser Regency. This ambitious project aims to create a green and modern metropolis, but its success remains uncertain. Recent news also highlights broader issues affecting Indonesia, including the implementation of strict digital surveillance measures for civil servants working remotely, potentially impacting those in East Kalimantan. Furthermore, a series of child deaths across Indonesia, including those possibly linked to poverty and mental health issues, underscores the need for improved social support and child protection services in the region and the nation as a whole. East Kalimantan's development is therefore intertwined with both national progress and the addressing of critical social challenges.