PRIME NEWS POST
The INDONESIAN — The Kutai Mulawarman Kingdom has reaffirmed its historical and strategic commitment to the development of the Indonesian Capital City (IKN) Nusantara through the organization of the Kutai Mulawarman Kingdom and The Indonesia Capital Authority Investor Gathering (INGA 2026), held from January 23–26, 2026, in the Nusantara area, East Kalimantan.
This event marks a milestone in the kingdom’s customary, cultural, and economic diplomacy, connecting royal family members, international royal councils, and foreign investors from Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, India, and Indonesia to actively participate in managing and developing strategic zones under the Nusantara Capital City Authority (OIKN).
The series of activities began on Friday, January 23, 2026, with the welcome of distinguished guests and investors at Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan Airport in Balikpapan, followed by a communal dinner. On Saturday, January 24, 2026, the main agenda of INGA 2026 took place in the Nusantara capital area, guided by Ms. Nadia and two OIKN protocol officers.
Attendees were given a direct introduction to the Nusantara National Palace area, the government center, and various zones with management opportunities that the Kutai Mulawarman Kingdom will develop alongside its business consortiums. In the evening, the event continued with an address by His Majesty the Maharaja of Kutai Mulawarman, followed by the signing of cooperation agreements with 10 companies — 7 foreign firms from Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, and India, plus 3 Indonesian national companies.
On Sunday, January 25, 2026, activities proceeded with site visits and meetings to finalize area proposals at the Narayana Hotel in Sepaku. The event concluded on Monday, January 26, 2026, with the transfer of all distinguished guests and investors back to the airport for their return to respective countries.
Royal Figures, Council Members, and Investors in Attendance
The highlight of INGA 2026 on January 24, 2026, was attended by:
– His Majesty the Most Illustrious Sovereign Great Maharaja of Kutai Mulawarman, Prof. Dr. Maharaja Srinala Praditha Alpiansyah Rechza FW., PhD
– His Majesty the Most Illustrious Sovereign Great Ruler of Nusantara
– Her Royal Highness the Most Illustrious Crown Princess of Kutai Mulawarman, Maharatu Muda Nila Mayang Mulawarni Pertiwi
– Her Highness the Most Illustrious Puti Dayang Dwatei Ray. Nova Sasranusdila, S.Sos., M.Soc, Sovereign Puti Dayang Dwatei Depati Tiang Alam of Rejang Lebong, Bengkulu
– His Royal Highness Prince Prof. Dato’ Seri Dr. Goh Kwee Keng, JP, Orang Kaya Maharaja 11 Lipatan, International President of Kutai Mulawarman Royal Council Malaysia
– His Royal Highness Prince Master Dato’ Seri Philippe Zhuang Wangxiang, JP, Orang Kaya Maharaja 3 Lipatan, President of Kutai Mulawarman Royal Council in Singapore, who led Singaporean investors to Nusantara
– Her Majesty the Most Illustrious Queen Dr. (H.C.) Rahmawati Kumaladewi, Permaisuri Raja Encek Mangku Wajo of Kutai Mulawarman Kingdom
– His Highness the Most Illustrious Raja Sahrani Wira Menggala, Regent of Loa Kang Region, Kutai Mulawarman Kingdom
– His Highness Prince Muhamad Salim Arya Mandalawangi, Senior Royal Family Member for Foreign Relations
– His Highness Prince H. Akhmad Hajaji, S.H., Senior Royal Family Member for Inter-Regional Relations
International Investor Representatives
– His Excellency Chandrasetty Srinivasa, India
– His Excellency Mallappa Bhargav, India
– His Excellency Selvaraj Selvaganesh, India (MBRA Agro Impex Food Products (OPC) Private Limited)
– Dato’ Maria Boey Yuet Mei, Urban Planner/Architect/Landscape Designer – SCAVAI Alliance Pte Ltd (Singapore)
– Dato’ Mohd Ambran bin Abu Bakar, Group Chairman & Founder – SCAVAI Alliance Pte Ltd
– Datin Nadia binti Ahamad Tumisan, Group Marketing Officer SCAVAI Alliance Pte Ltd & Director SCAVAI Alliance Malaysia
– Encik Afiq bin Mohd Rashidi, Electrical Engineer – SCAVAI Alliance Malaysia
– Dato’ Paduka Seri Diraja Prof. Dr. Hasbullah bin Mohd Salleh, Chairman DRHS Strategic Holdings Sdn Bhd (Malaysia)
– Dato’ Paduka Seri Diraja Tan Boon Yew, JP, SOS IKASIH GLOBAL Sdn Bhd
– Dato’ Paduka Seri Diraja Hing Teik Choon, China Agricultural Development Foundation Limited
The event was led by His Highness Prince Adipati Dr. (H.C.) Zahir, S.Kel., PhD, Head of Protocol of the Kutai Mulawarman Kingdom. The Master of Ceremony was His Highness Prince Adipati Matius Padondan, S.Th., M.Si, Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Coordination of the Kutai Mulawarman Kingdom. The prayer was delivered by His Highness Prince Adipati Prof. Dr. H. Andi Bustam Salam, M.Pd., PhD, Minister of Religious Affairs of the Kutai Mulawarman Kingdom.
Remarks were given by His Highness Prince Ery Affandi Yusuf, Minister of the Royal Secretariat. The cooperation agreements were signed by Her Highness Princess Novianti, Minister of Trade and Investment of the Kutai Mulawarman Kingdom, who will oversee business operations in East Kalimantan — particularly in the OIKN area — as well as other strategic regions across Indonesia.
Photo: His Majesty the Maharaja of Kutai Mulawarman with the extended royal family of Kutai Mulawarman, international royal council members, and foreign investor representatives during a tour of the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) area in East Kalimantan, as part of the Kutai Mulawarman Kingdom and The Indonesia Capital Authority Investor Gathering (INGA 2026). Special courtesy/document from Google (cited from various sources)
