INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL AND POLICY IN TABALONG REGENCY AS A SUPPORTING REGION FOR THE NATIONAL CAPITAL

Authors

  • Qathrinnida Lellya Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, Banjarmasin City, South Kalimantan
  • Samahuddin Samahuddin Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, Banjarmasin City, South Kalimantan
  • Muhammad Anshar Nur Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, Banjarmasin City, South Kalimantan
  • Muhammad Riduasnyah Syafari Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, Banjarmasin City, South Kalimantan
  • Irwansyah Irwansyah Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, Banjarmasin City, South Kalimantan

Keywords:

New Capital City, Policy Strategy, Regional Development Potential, Tabalong

Abstract

The relocation of Indonesia’s capital city is a strategic governmental initiative aimed at improving urban governance and promoting equitable national development. Geographically, the new capital located in the central region of Indonesia, specifically in Penajam Paser Utara (PPU) and Kutai Kartanegara (KuKar) Regencies is expected to accelerate economic distribution, particularly in the eastern part of the country. Infrastructure development associated with this relocation will also significantly impact surrounding regions, including South Kalimantan, which is projected to serve as a supporting area for the new capital. Tabalong Regency, situated strategically in South Kalimantan, has formulated various strategies and policies to anticipate and align with the development of the new capital, positioning itself as the southern gateway to Nusantara. Using a qualitative research approach, this study reveals that Tabalong possesses multiple strengths, including natural resources, a strategic location, infrastructure, tourism potential, and cultural diversity. In preparation for the capital relocation, the local government is implementing key policies focused on infrastructure enhancement, economic and industrial development, community empowerment, environmental management, digital connectivity, and the creative economy.

Author Biographies

Qathrinnida Lellya, Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, Banjarmasin City, South Kalimantan

Masters Program in Development Studies, Postgraduate Program

Samahuddin Samahuddin, Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, Banjarmasin City, South Kalimantan

Masters Program in Development Studies, Postgraduate Program

Muhammad Anshar Nur, Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, Banjarmasin City, South Kalimantan

Masters Program in Development Studies, Postgraduate Program

Muhammad Riduasnyah Syafari, Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, Banjarmasin City, South Kalimantan

Masters Program in Development Studies, Postgraduate Program

Irwansyah Irwansyah, Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, Banjarmasin City, South Kalimantan

Masters Program in Development Studies, Postgraduate Program

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2025-07-21

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Lellya, Q., Samahuddin, S., Nur, M. A., Syafari, M. R., & Irwansyah, I. (2025). INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL AND POLICY IN TABALONG REGENCY AS A SUPPORTING REGION FOR THE NATIONAL CAPITAL. International Journal Political, Law, and Social Science, 6(1). Retrieved from https://ijpls.org/index.php/IJPLS/article/view/156

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