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North Sumatra Province Wins Top Award for '3 Million Houses' Program Implementation

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • The Provincial Government of North Sumatra received the "Best I" award for implementing President Prabowo Subianto's "3 Million Houses" program.
  • Governor Muhammad Bobby Afif Nasution accepted the award in Batam, highlighting the commitment to providing affordable and decent housing.
  • The award includes 300 housing units for renovation, recognizing North Sumatra's significant role in the national housing program.

The Provincial Government of North Sumatra has been recognized with the "Best I" award for its provincial-level implementation of the "3 Million Houses" program, a key initiative championed by President Prabowo Subianto.

Governor Muhammad Bobby Afif Nasution received the accolade in Batam, Riau Islands, on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The award acknowledges the provincial government's commitment and performance in supporting the national priority program aimed at providing adequate housing for the public.

This award strengthens our resolve to continue providing decent and affordable housing for the community. Because for us, this is not just an award, but a commitment to ensure that more residents of North Sumatra have a proper home.

— Muhammad Bobby Afif NasutionGovernor of North Sumatra expressing his commitment following the award.

"This award strengthens our resolve to continue providing decent and affordable housing for the community," stated Bobby Nasution. "For us, this is not just an award, but a commitment to ensure that more residents of North Sumatra have a proper home."

Tonight we witness the synergy and collaboration between regions throughout the Sumatra region that has brought proud results. I can say this because I see it with my own eyes.

— M QodariHead of the Government Communication Agency on the collaboration leading to the award.

The central government, through figures like M. Qodari, Head of the Government Communication Agency, praised North Sumatra's dedication. Qodari emphasized that the award signifies the state's presence in fulfilling basic societal needs and symbolizes the collaboration between central and regional governments, alongside various institutions, to enhance public welfare.

As part of the recognition, North Sumatra will receive assistance for renovating 300 housing units. The award also highlighted Deli Serdang Regency as another top performer in implementing the "3 Million Houses" program, also receiving aid for 300 housing units. Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian noted that such awards serve as a balance between punishment and reward for regional governments, showcasing the achievements of many regional leaders.

This is the balance in the form of rewards and awards to outstanding regions. This event also serves as a balance. We might worry that some regional heads get into legal trouble which gives a negative image to regional heads as a whole. This event shows that many regional heads are also high achievers.

— Tito KarnavianMinister of Home Affairs on the importance of recognizing regional achievements.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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