Jakarta, Jan. 16 -- President Prabowo Subianto has revised the design of the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) by ordering the addition of retention ponds to help balance East Kalimantan's hot climate and mitigate the risk of forest and land fires.

State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi said on Thursday that the president had instructed the Head of the Nusantara Capital City Authority (OIKN), Basuki Hadimuljono, to pay close attention to the functions and spatial design of several areas within IKN.

He said certain zones require special consideration, including adjustments to their layout and purpose, such as incorporating retention ponds. According to Hadi, the climate in the area is hot, and its location on an island with vast forest covera...