Penajam Paser Utara, Nov. 2 -- Indonesia's Nusantara Capital Authority (OIKN) is involving local residents in the development of the new capital in parts of Penajam Paser Utara and Kutai Kartanegara in East Kalimantan, aiming to build a skilled, competitive workforce alongside infrastructure.

"Development is not just about infrastructure but also about nurturing high-quality human resources," Alimuddin, OIKN deputy for social, cultural, and community empowerment, said Sunday in Sepaku, Penajam Paser Utara.

OIKN plans to make local residents a central part of the capital's growth, targeting at least 30 percent of employees in partner companies operating in the new capital to come from the surrounding communities.

The initiative is desig...