Mbah Announces Monorail and Intercity Rail Plans for

Mbah — the nickname of Indonesia’s former president **Joko Widodo** (often called “Pak Budi” or “Mbah Jokowi”) — announced plans to develop a **monorail system** in Jakarta and an **intercity rail network** linking major cities across the archipelago. The monorail aims to ease urban congestion, while the intercity rail project seeks to improve regional connectivity, boost economic growth, and reduce reliance on road transport. Funding will combine state budget allocations, private investment, and potential public‑private partnerships, with construction slated to begin within the next few years. Views Nigeria