The Jakarta Provincial Government is set to build new flats in the Tanjung Priok area, North Jakarta.

We continue to discuss to get the right and best solution

The statement above was stated by Jakarta Acting Governor, Heru Budi Hartono, in an effort to provide alternative decent housing for Jakarta residents, including ex-residents of the Kampung Bayam.

"We continue to discuss to get the right and best solution. Hence, the Regional Government will build 150 to 200 units in Tanjung Priok Sub-district. The residence is intended for programmed residents and residents of Kampung Bayam," he asserted, in Mampang Prapatan, South Jakarta, Wednesday (1/24).

The flats construction had gone through discussions and studies with various parties. He also asserted he and the Jakarta Government would not ignore it, but would provide the best solution for the residents.

"I want to give the best to the residents, so I have to think. You can't just make any statement. By the end of 2025, the plan is to complete the construction of flats in the Tanjung Priok area. Kampung Bayam residents will be invited to occupy flats that have adequate facilities. I emphasize, I have collected complaints, I haven't ignored them, and I think I'll provide the best solution for the residents," he explained, in the Jakarta Government's press release.

Its construction would take one year. Therefore, he also urged residents to be patient. He urged them to choose and occupy existing housing, such as Nagrak Flats, Tanah Pasir Flats, and Pasar Rumput Flats.

"In flats, the facilities are adequate. There is a posyandu, we can control our health. There is a school, school children can be integrated, there is a children's playground, including public transportation. Additional, clean water and affordable electricity are available, as well as free Wi-Fi. Previously, we facilitated 35 families of ex-Kampung Bayam residents to the Nagrak Flats. Residents please choose the best," he stated.