TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Nusantara Capital Authority (OIKN) has expressed its respect for the Constitutional Court’s decision-making process, describing it as an essential part of Indonesia's democratic mechanism and the rule of law.
OIKN Spokesperson Troy Pantouw stated that the Court's ruling in case number 71/PUU-XXIV/2026, which clarifies that the national capital remains in Jakarta rather than Nusantara or IKN, is not an issue. "We have no issue," Troy said when reached via WhatsApp on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
According to him, the a quo decision actually reinforces the legal framework for the relocation of the capital from Jakarta to Nusantara, which will take effect once the Presidential Decree is issued as mandated by law.
Nevertheless, Troy added that the Court's decision has no impact on the pace of construction in IKN. Development continues to move forward according to the stages established by the government.
He further noted that the construction of basic infrastructure, government zones, business ecosystems, and public services is showing consistent and positive progress.
"We invite all parties to maintain optimism, stability, and public trust in the development of IKN," he said.
Previously, the Court rejected a petition for a constitutional review of Law Number 3 of 2022 concerning the National Capital (UU IKN). In its considerations, the Court examined the petitioner's arguments and evidence regarding the material test of Article 39, paragraph (1) of the law.
The Court held that while Nusantara has been legally and politically established as the national capital, the formal relocation process is still awaiting a presidential decision.
Thus, within the bounds of reasonable judgment, as long as the president has not issued a formal decree regarding the move from Jakarta to IKN, the capital remains in Jakarta.
Constitutional judge Adies Kadir deemed the petitioner's argument regarding Article 2, paragraph (1) of Law Number 2 of 2024 inconsistent with Article 39, paragraph (1) of the IKN Law. He noted that the perceived "status vacuum" regarding the capital must be interpreted alongside Article 73 of Law Number 2 of 2024.
Adies pointed out that Article 73 specifically states that the provisions of this Law only come into effect once the president officially determines the relocation of the national capital from Jakarta to Nusantara.
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