Jokowi's Whoosh Project: Expert Reveals Conversation with Xi Jinping

Описание: In this exclusive interview, public policy expert Agus Pambagio shares his insights on the controversial Jakarta-Bandung Whoosh high-speed train project. Agus reveals his conversation with President Joko Widodo, who insisted on pursuing the project despite concerns over its financial burden. Agus highlights how the project's scheme changed when it shifted from Japan to China, and how it was driven by the President's personal desire.
The Whoosh project has been under scrutiny due to its escalating debt, with PT KAI's Director Bobby Rasyidin calling it a ticking time bomb. Mahfud MD also raised suspicions of cost inflation, claiming that Indonesia's estimated cost per kilometer was significantly higher than China's.
Learn more about the behind-the-scenes discussions and decisions surrounding this ambitious infrastructure project.