Commission D Supports Flat Development Plan in Tanjung Priok

Jakarta Legislative Council (DPRD) Commission D Secretary, Syarif supports the steps taken by Jakarta Acting Governor, Heru Budi Hartono who plans to build flats in the Tanjung Priok area, North Jakarta.

This is a good program, we should support it

According to him, the existence of the Tanjung Priok Flats could spread quality housing built by the regional government for low-income people (MBR). This facility could also be used to relocate ex-residents of Kampung Bayam.

"This is a good program, we should support it," he asserted, Friday (1/26).

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He went on to say that so far the flat construction has still focused on border areas, for instance in North Jakarta such as in Cilincing and Penjaringan.

“High land prices often thwart the construction of the flats in the eastern part of North Jakarta. Because of that, if the Governor wants to build flats in Tanjung Priok, that's a good job," he continued.

According to him, the building KSB concept was not for MBR but as Housing for Operational Support Workers (HPPO) for the Jakarta International Stadium (JIS). The ex-residents of Kampung Bayam must be willing to work at JIS while utilizing the existing land for urban farming while living at KSB.

The land belonged to the Jakarta Youth and Sports Agency (Dispora). Meanwhile, the party building it is PT Jakarta Propertindo or Jakpro. Meanwhile, the building party was PT Jakarta Propertindo or Jakpro.

Even though both are under the Jakarta Government, the transfer of assets from Jakpro to Jakarta Public Housing and Settlement Agency (DPRKP) as the flat manager requires time and a long process.

"The time is not short and the rules explain that there is a study, there is a team, the process is like that," he explained.

Therefore, he urged the Kampung Bayam residents to restrain themselves and not get emotional. Discussions on this matter are often deadlocked, as each party has its arguments.

For the Acting Jakarta, he suggested using a family approach in solving problems. One of them was inviting them to have a private dialogue over coffee or eating together.

“I've suggested having coffee together and touching heart to heart, it will lighten the mood. If invited to bridge this case, I'm ready," he stressed.