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Indonesia's Perumnas begins subsidized vertical housing project in Jakarta

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement New plan
  • Perum Perumnas has begun constructing subsidized vertical housing in Jakarta to address the national housing backlog.
  • The project, Samesta Alonia Jakarta, aims to provide affordable and decent housing for low-income communities.
  • Officials highlighted the project's importance in increasing access to housing near economic centers and public services.

State-owned housing developer Perum Perumnas has officially commenced the construction of Samesta Alonia Jakarta, a subsidized urban vertical housing project. This initiative is designed to expand access to decent and affordable housing for low-income communities and support the government's efforts to tackle the national housing deficit.

Minister of National Development Planning (PPN)/Head of Bappenas, Rachmat Pambudy, emphasized the need for accelerated and expanded construction of subsidized housing, especially in urban areas. He noted that housing located near economic hubs and public services can significantly improve access to adequate and affordable residences for low-income communities.

I am moved to see the enthusiasm of our brothers and sisters, our teachers, who apparently do not yet own a home, and if they do, it is far from their place of teaching. I think this is the spirit of Perum Perumnas to accelerate and build more houses.

— Rachmat PambudyMinister of National Development Planning, expressing his feelings about the need for affordable housing for teachers and the role of Perumnas.

"I am moved to see the enthusiasm of our brothers and sisters, our teachers, who apparently do not yet own a home, and if they do, it is far from their place of teaching. I think this is the spirit of Perum Perumnas to accelerate and build more houses," said Rachmat in a written statement on Sunday (9/8/2026).

This is not a groundbreaking ceremony, but it is a marker of Perumnas's return as a major player in public housing development.

— Fahri HamzahDeputy Minister of Public Works and Housing, emphasizing Perumnas's renewed commitment to public housing.

Deputy Minister of Public Works and Housing (PKP), Fahri Hamzah, stated that the development of Samesta Alonia Jakarta marks a resurgence for Perumnas as a developer of public housing and supports the government's goal of overcoming the national housing backlog. He highlighted Perumnas's long-standing track record of providing housing for over five decades.

"This is not a groundbreaking ceremony, but it is a marker of Perumnas's return as a major player in public housing development," Fahri remarked. Plt Director of Perum Perumnas, Imelda Alini Pohan, added that the project is a result of synergy among various stakeholders supporting the 'three million houses' program. Perumnas is collaborating with ministries, the DKI Jakarta provincial government, and banks to facilitate financing through housing loans (KPR FLPP), making homeownership more accessible for low-income individuals.

Perumnas is also strengthening collaboration with various Himbara banks in providing financing facilities through KPR FLPP.

— Imelda Alini PohanPlt Director of Perum Perumnas, detailing financial collaborations to aid low-income buyers.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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