Mbah Announces Monorail and Intercity Rail Plans for

Mbah — the nickname of Indonesia’s former president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono — announced plans to develop a monorail system in Jakarta and an intercity rail network linking major Indonesian cities. The proposals aim to reduce traffic congestion, boost public‑transport capacity, and spur economic growth, with feasibility studies and funding strategies to be pursued in partnership with the government and private investors. Views Nigeria