Prabowo Signals Commitment to Giant Sea Wall Project in North Java
Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto has signaled his commitment to initiating the Giant Sea Wall project along the North Coast (Pantura) of Java. The ambitious infrastructure project aims to protect millions of residents and key industries, with an estimated completion time of 15-20 years, though faster execution is also suggested.
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