⁣Why Indonesia’s New Capital May Become One of the World’s Most Comfortable Cities to Live In

By Jamie McIntyre - Australian National Review

After spending several days visiting Indonesia’s remarkable new capital, Nusantara, one thing became immediately obvious.

This city feels different.

Unlike many tropical cities that can become hot, humid and congested, Nusantara has an incredibly fresh feel. During my visit in what is currently the drier season, daytime temperatures were warm but

comfortable, while the evenings were surprisingly pleasant, helped by a constant breeze flowing through the surrounding forests.

It prompted me to ask a simple question.

If it’s this comfortable now, what will it be like during the hottest part of the year?

The answer may surprise many people.

Because Nusantara sits close to the equator, it doesn’t experience the dramatic seasonal temperature swings Australians are familiar with. Instead, temperatures remain remarkably stable throughout the

year, generally ranging between 30 and 34 degrees during the day and around 22 to 25 degrees overnight. The wet season brings more rain rather than significantly higher temperatures.

While there will naturally be hotter days that occasionally reach the mid-30s, the city’s location, extensive forest cover and proximity to the coast help generate natural airflow that reduces the oppressive

heat often experienced in large inland cities.

What impressed me even more was the air quality.

Coming from cities where traffic congestion, industrial pollution and urban sprawl dominate the skyline, Nusantara feels like breathing in fresh rainforest air.

That isn’t accidental.

Indonesia has deliberately designed Nusantara as a “Forest City”, preserving vast areas of natural vegetation while integrating urban development into the surrounding landscape rather than replacing it.

Wide boulevards, thousands of trees, electric public transport and the absence of heavy industry nearby all contribute to what could become one of the cleanest capital cities in Asia.

Of course, like much of Indonesia, there remains the occasional risk of regional haze during severe forest fire seasons elsewhere in the archipelago. However, under normal conditions, Nusantara enjoys

significant natural advantages over many of Asia’s major metropolitan areas.

Scientists also believe that although all growing cities eventually create some urban heat, Nusantara’s extensive green planning should significantly reduce the “urban heat island” effect compared with

conventional cities dominated by concrete and asphalt.

Walking around Nusantara today, it already feels more like a modern eco-city than a traditional capital.

Wide landscaped streets.

Beautiful architecture.

Open green spaces.

Clean air.

Minimal traffic.

It’s a striking contrast to many of the world’s older capital cities that are now struggling with congestion, pollution and overcrowding.

As Indonesia continues developing Nusantara over the coming decades, the country has a rare opportunity to build not simply another capital city, but one of the healthiest, greenest and most liveable urban

environments on the planet.

If the current vision is maintained, future generations may well look at Nusantara as the blueprint for how new cities should be built in the 21st century.

Having now experienced it firsthand, I believe the greatest surprise isn’t the futuristic buildings.

It’s how comfortable the city already feels.

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⁣Why Does Indonesia Have a 350 km/h Fast Train While Australia Still Struggles With Average-Speed Rail?

One of the biggest surprises of my recent visit to Indonesia wasn’t the new capital city of Nusantara or Jakarta’s relentless pace. It was boarding the Whoosh high-speed train between Jakarta and Bandung.

The experience was extraordinary.

In just around 30 minutes, we travelled between two major cities at speeds reaching approximately 350 km/h. The journey was smooth, quiet and every bit as impressive as the high-speed rail systems I’ve

experienced elsewhere in Asia.

What struck me wasn’t simply Indonesia’s achievement.

It was Australia’s failure.

Indonesia is still commonly described as a developing nation, yet it has managed to build one of Southeast Asia’s most advanced transport systems while Australia, one of the wealthiest countries in the

world on a per capita basis, still cannot deliver even ordinary passenger rail between many of its major population centres.

Perhaps before politicians start talking about futuristic high-speed rail, Australia should first learn how to build an average-speed train.

Take the Brisbane to Gold Coast corridor.

The two cities are only around 70 kilometres apart.

An ordinary modern passenger train travelling at about 120 km/h could complete much of that journey in around 30 to 40 minutes, transforming daily commuting for hundreds of thousands of people.

Instead, commuters often spend 70 to 90 minutes on today’s rail services, and considerably longer if travelling by car during peak-hour gridlock.

That isn’t simply inconvenient.

It is an enormous drag on productivity, quality of life and economic growth.

Every extra hour spent sitting in traffic is an hour not spent with family, running a business or contributing to the economy.

Meanwhile, Indonesia has leapfrogged into the future.

The country’s Whoosh high-speed railway demonstrates what can be achieved when governments decide that modern infrastructure is an investment rather than merely another political announcement.

Australia has spent decades discussing high-speed rail.

We’ve commissioned study after study, produced glossy reports and made election promises.

Yet little changes.

Australians deserve to ask an uncomfortable question.

How can Indonesia build a 350 km/h railway while Australia still struggles to provide reliable, average-speed rail between nearby cities?

Infrastructure should not be viewed through a political lens.

It should be viewed through an economic one.

-Faster transport means higher productivity.
-It expands labour markets.
-It reduces congestion.
-It increases property values around transport hubs.
-It attracts investment.
-It improves tourism.

Most importantly, it gives people back something increasingly valuable: time.

Australia has the engineering expertise.

It has the financial capacity.

What appears to be missing is the political will.

Watching Indonesia’s sleek high-speed train glide effortlessly across Java was inspiring.

It also served as a reminder that Australia’s infrastructure ambitions have become far too modest.

Perhaps it’s time to stop debating whether Australia can build world-class rail and instead start asking why nations with fewer resources are already doing it.

Until then, Australians will continue watching other countries race ahead while we remain stuck in traffic.

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⁣Tucker Carlson Explains Why AI Could be the Antichrist

“Some of the people developing the large language models see a metaphysical quality here. This is not just science at all.”

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⁣Netanyahu on Lebanon:

We dominate southern Lebanon from the top of Beaufort.

And we will remain in the security zone in southern Lebanon as long as necessary.

We will not withdraw from it.

The Defense Minister and I have made it absolutely clear to the Israeli Defense Forces:

"You have full freedom of action to eliminate any threat to our soldiers or to the residents of the north."

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⁣NATO has disappointed the United States, Trump said in a meeting with the Alliance Secretary General.

"I think if someone else were in this position, we wouldn't be meeting today, honestly, because they disappointed us," said the US President.

Trump also added that he is "disappointed" with Italy, Great Britain, France, and Germany in their stance regarding US support for the military operation against Iran.

The US President also accused the Spanish authorities.

"Spain is a real nightmare. They think they can have an easy game. Spain is not the most reliable partner."

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⁣SpaceX's $75B Pump, Indonesia's "Stock Frying" Crisis & Exposing The Australian Gas Scam | The McIntyre Report

In this episode of The McIntyre Report, we dive deep into the massive globalist plays, financial maneuvers, and geopolitical shifts that the establishment wants to keep hidden.

From Elon Musk’s unconventional trillion-dollar SpaceX IPO to the economic warfare playing out in Southeast Asia, we pull back the curtain on the corporate cartels running the West. We also break down

the parody vs. reality of Australia's gas export tax loops, skyrocketing property markets, and the draconian new hate speech laws designed to silence dissent.

The McIntyre Report, by @jamiemcintyre21 (https://x.com/jamiemcintyre21)

Chapters:
00:00 Musk Is Now A Trillionaire

06:24 Why Indonesia's Markets Are On Fire

11:47 Shell Steals Australia's Gas Tax Free

20:01 Hate Speech Laws Hide War Crimes

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⁣Jamie McIntyre Defends Investment Record and Criticizes Media Coverage

BALI, INDONESIA — LUX Property Group founder Jamie McIntyre has defended his long-term investment track record, arguing that many investors who followed his advice over the years achieved

substantial financial gains through real estate, precious metals, and cryptocurrency investments.

According to Mr. McIntyre, a significant number of his clients built wealth through Australian property investments during periods of strong market growth. He maintains that his investment

recommendations have consistently focused on identifying undervalued opportunities before they gained mainstream attention.

Mr. McIntyre pointed to his early support of Bitcoin as one example. He stated that he began promoting the cryptocurrency more than a decade ago when Bitcoin was trading at approximately US$75. He

also claims to have organized one of Australia's earliest Bitcoin conferences and to have been involved in launching the country's first Bitcoin ATM company.

Beyond cryptocurrency, Mr. McIntyre said he encouraged investors to consider assets including gold, silver, U.S. real estate, and Bitcoin during periods when he believed they offered exceptional long-term

value. According to him, many investors who adopted those strategies generated significant returns over time.

Mr. McIntyre also criticized sections of the Australian media, accusing some outlets of publishing what he describes as misleading reports regarding his business activities and investment history. He argues

that the coverage creates an inaccurate impression that investors associated with his projects suffered widespread losses.

In addition, Mr. McIntyre referred to a long-running dispute involving the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). He alleges that actions taken against him more than a decade ago

resulted in substantial personal financial losses and continue to influence public perceptions today.

Despite ongoing criticism, Mr. McIntyre maintains that his investment record should be assessed on the outcomes achieved by investors who followed his recommendations over many years. He argues that

the performance of assets such as Australian real estate, gold, silver, and Bitcoin demonstrates the value of the investment strategies he has advocated throughout his career.

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⁣Trump promised the full opening of the Strait of Hormuz by Friday.

"The agreement has been signed and the strait is already partially open. It will be fully open by Friday."

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