Said Abdullah: Only 71 Percent of Homes Livable in Madura

A stark reality of inadequate housing exists in Madura, Indonesia, where only 71 percent of homes are deemed livable, according to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS). This leaves a significant 29 percent of Madurese households residing in substandard conditions.

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This means that 29 percent of Madurese residents' homes are not livable. This figure is much lower than in other areas of East Java, where the average livable home reaches 80 percent.

Said Abdullah, the head of the Budget Committee of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) and a prominent figure from Madura, highlighted this disparity. He noted that Madura's livable housing rate is considerably lower than the East Java provincial average, which stands at approximately 80 percent. Abdullah emphasized that housing is a fundamental need, alongside food and clothing, and a key indicator of poverty.

Abdullah stated that the state has a responsibility to ensure its citizens can meet their basic needs. He expressed concern that many families cannot afford adequate housing, while others who own homes must contend with their unlivable state due to economic limitations. Nationally, Indonesia faces a housing backlog of 15 million units, indicating a high demand for housing. Compounding this, the number of existing homes classified as unlivable is even higher, reaching 43.3 million households.

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One of the important needs is a home as a place to live, a place where every family creates history and carves out hope. Unfortunately, not all households can dream of this, while some who already have homes must accept the reality that their homes are not livable. All of this happens because of economic limitations.

In response to this pressing issue, Said Abdullah has decided to allocate his entire recess fund to assist residents in Sumenep, Madura, with home renovations. This initiative is presented as part of his commitment as a public servant and a representative entrusted by the people of Madura. The funds will be symbolically distributed on Wednesday, July 22, to five villages in the Talango sub-district of Sumenep, benefiting residents from 19 hamlets. The aid is specifically targeted towards households categorized as very poor, poor, and near-poor, based on national economic classifications, with verification of eligibility conducted by field teams.

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It is only fitting to be involved in agendas that empower citizens to improve their homes to be more livable.