Viral: Foreigners Call IKN as Epicenter of Corruption and Nepotism

Share:

The construction of IKN, also known as the Ibukota Nusantara in Kalimantan, has stirred a heated debate. From the issue of unfinished construction to the construction of official houses costing billions, and not to mention the environmental concerns, the project has become a hotbed of controversy.

A foreigner has recently made waves on social media with a vlog video that boldly labels IKN as the ‘Capital of Corruption Nepotism ‘. His audacious statement has sparked a significant amount of discussion and debate.

In his vlog, the foreigner, known as Bule Lovers, provides a detailed account of the alleged location on the road leading to the Capital City of the Archipelago (IKN). He points out the ongoing construction and the lack of water, raising questions about the project’s progress.

@bule_ngoceh #hit #ombulewni #cebok #nepotisme #korupsi #kalimantan #ibukota #ikn #fyp #foryou #viralindonesia #trending #trending ♬ original sound – OmbuleWNI-2🇮🇩🇮🇹 – OmBuleWNI-Lovers 🇮🇩🇮🇹

“Hello, Bule lovers. Here, I see the construction of the IKN Capital City of Corruption Nepotism. We see the construction here since there is no water here for bathing and, of course, for washing. So these pipes are imported from Jakarta and will be installed while pointing to the location,” he explained in his Tiktok account @bule_ngoceh.

He then pointed his cellphone camera at a construction site. The foreigner again said fields, hotels, and houses would be built later.

It is not yet known whether the location of the foreigner making the video content is really in the capital city of the archipelago (IKN) or elsewhere.

The video has sparked a significant debate among Indonesian netizens, with some supporting the foreigner’s statement and others questioning his intentions.

If you look at a number of videos on his TikTok, you will see the scathing satire of Jokowi’s government policies, ranging from IKN to Tapera.

Moreover, the foreigner actively engages with Indonesian issues on various social media platforms, including a Facebook account with thousands of followers under the name Maxi Andrea Mastrovalerio.

He previously went viral for feuding with Indonesian celebrity Nikita Mirzani. Interestingly, in the 2014 elections, he also went viral for supporting Prabowo Subianto.

Find this article helpful? Check out our other articles from Social Expat for more food and drink recommendations in Indonesia:

SEO Writer

Imelda is a content writer specializing in viral news and Indonesian culture. Her work revolves around researching and analyzing current events, social media trends, and popular culture.

Related News

American rock band Avenged Sevenfold has confirmed plans to perform in Jakarta as part of its upcoming Asia tour. The concert, promoted by Ravel Entertainment, is scheduled to take place at Jakarta International Stadium (JIS) on 10 October 2026. The announcement follows growing anticipation among Indonesian fans regarding the band’s return. Ravel Entertainment CEO Ravel […]

Indonesia Fuel Price Increase in Focus Amid Surge in Global Oil and Gasoline Markets The prospect of an Indonesia fuel price increase in April 2026 is under close scrutiny as global oil prices continue to rise and the rupiah weakens against the US dollar. These combined factors are increasing pressure on domestic energy costs, particularly […]

Indonesian has officially been added as one of the languages used by Vatican News, bringing the total number of languages available on the platform to 57. The announcement was published on the platform’s official website. The addition marks a development in the dissemination of information by the Holy See to a wider global audience, including […]

Indonesia’s Directorate General of Immigration has arrested a foreigner listed on an Interpol Red Notice at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali. The suspect, identified by Steven Lyons (SL), was detained upon arrival on a flight from Singapore. The arrest was carried out by officers at the Immigration Checkpoint (Tempat Pemeriksaan Imigrasi/TPI) at […]

Expat Events

Indonesia Visas

Expat Event

Business Networking
150,000
Casa Cuomo Ristorante & Lounge
Unofficial Networking Event
200.000
Mövenpick Hotel Jakarta City Centre

Indonesia Guide

Just For Fun

Write For Us

Exclusive Promotions

Event Gallery