Prabowo visits new homes for relocated residents in Senen
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At a glance
- President Prabowo Subianto visited new housing for residents previously living along the Senen railway tracks in Jakarta.
- He inspected the homes and interacted with residents, expressing hope for a better life in their new accommodations.
- This visit follows a previous one in March 2026 where Prabowo promised to build adequate housing for the community.
President Prabowo Subianto personally inspected the new homes of residents who were relocated from the Senen railway tracks in Central Jakarta on Friday night.
The residents, who previously lived in precarious conditions along the railway, welcomed Prabowo with enthusiasm, with many capturing the moment on their mobile phones. The President toured the interior of the new dwellings and engaged in conversations with the community, including embracing several children.
Sharing the visit on his social media, Prabowo stated, "Tonight meeting residents in their new homes. They previously lived in the area along the Senen Station railway tracks in Jakarta." He conveyed his hope that the new housing would offer a more dignified, safe, and comfortable living environment for all families.
During his visit, residents expressed their gratitude to Prabowo, offering prayers for his health and long life. This inspection builds on a previous visit in March 2026, where Prabowo had dialogued with the community and pledged the government's commitment to swiftly construct adequate housing for them.
Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.