BATAMCLICK.COM: Minister of Home Affairs Muhammad Tito Karnavian has expressed strong support for a decent housing program aimed at improving the quality of life for residents. This was conveyed during his visit to the densely populated Johar Baru subdistrict in Central Jakarta on Monday.
Tito pointed out that Johar Baru is known for its high population density, which poses potential challenges to public health and social conditions.
“Our hope is to create a healthier environment,” Tito stated in Jakarta on Tuesday.
Promoting Vertical Housing for Long-Term Benefits
To achieve a healthier living environment, Tito encouraged the community to consider adopting vertical housing structures. He emphasized that vertical housing provides a safer, more comfortable, and sustainable option compared to temporary renovations.
“Renovating homes is just a short-term solution. The structure of the building doesn’t change, it’s only given a quick fix. After a year or two, the condition will deteriorate again, offering no real improvement,” Tito explained.
He highlighted the benefits of vertical housing, including sturdier structures, healthier surroundings, and better overall living conditions. However, he stressed that the final decision lies with the community.
“If residents still prefer simple renovations, that’s fine. But we might shift our focus to other areas like Jembatan Lima or Palmerah, where people may be open to building vertical housing,” Tito added.
A Week to Decide
Meanwhile, the Minister of Public Housing and Settlements, Maruarar Sirait, has given the community one week to reconsider the government’s offer to construct vertical housing.
“If residents only want their homes renovated, that’s their choice. But please think wisely, as this housing program may not come around again,” Maruarar urged.
The funding for this program comes entirely from the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of the Buddha Tzu Chi Foundation. Maruarar emphasized that this initiative does not rely on the state budget (APBN), state-owned enterprises (BUMN), or regional-owned enterprises (BUMD).
“This assistance is completely free—whether for renovations or constructing new housing. Everything is funded by the Buddha Tzu Chi Foundation at no cost to the community,” Maruarar concluded.
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