Special Region of Jakarta Act
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The Special Region of Jakarta Act[1] (Indonesian: Undang-Undang Provinsi Daerah Khusus Jakarta) is a law that declared that Jakarta is no longer the capital of Indonesia. With the enaction of the law, Nusantara officially becomes Indonesia's new capital beginning on 25 April 2024 and Jakarta's status as "Special Capital Region" being revoked.[2][3] The law turned Jakarta into a "Special Region" for economic and trading.[4]
Quick Facts UU Provinsi Daerah Khusus Jakarta, People's Representative Council ...
UU Provinsi Daerah Khusus Jakarta | |
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People's Representative Council | |
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Citation | Law No. 2/2024 |
Territorial extent | Jakarta, with extension of Bogor Regency, Tangerang Regency, Bekasi Regency, Cianjur Regency, Bogor, Tangerang City, South Tangerang, and Bekasi City |
Passed by | People's Representative Council |
Passed | 28 March 2024 |
Commenced | 25 April 2024 |
Legislative history | |
Bill title | RUU Daerah Khusus Jakarta (Bill on Special Region of Jakarta) |
Introduced | 5 December 2023 (2023-12-05) |
Repeals | |
Law No. 29/2007 (Special Capital Region of Jakarta Act) | |
Related legislation | |
State Capital Act 2023 Law on State Capital | |
Status: In force |
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The bill was passed by nearly all political parties in the House of Representatives. Only the Prosperous Justice Party rejected the passage of the law.[5]