The Jakarta Provincial Government is working to provide decent housing for its residents. Several flats that have been built will now be prioritized for those in need.

They want to have decent housing

This statement was conveyed by Jakarta Acting Governor, Teguh Setyabudi when he visited the residents' housing under Pakin Bridge, Penjaringan, North Jakarta, Wednesday (11/6).

He was accompanied by Development and Environment Assistant, Affan Adriansyah; Government Assistant, Sigit Wijatmoko; Public Housing and Settlement Agency Head, Kelik Indriyanto; Water Resources Agency Head, Ika Agustin Ningrum; and North Jakarta Mayor, Ali Maulana Hakim.

"After talking to residents living under the bridge, they want to have decent housing. Not to be rained on and not to be flooded. Moreover, if they live under the bridge, of course, diseases are very susceptible to attacking them," he expressed, as quoted by Jakarta Government's press release.

After that, they visited the Petak Habitat Ancol Flats which are not far from the location, precisely on Jalan Tongkol 10. He checked the flat facilities, which now have two towers out of the nine planned.

He asked the North Jakarta administration to record residents who live in unsuitable locations. He said the criteria for residents such as those living under toll roads and under bridges. Later, they will be prioritized to occupy flats that are not far from the original location.

"I also instructed to ensure the capacity of the flats can accommodate how many residents. Is it possible for those who live under the toll road, some also live under the bridge," he continued.

One of the residents, Sumawiti admitted that she was happy and hopeful.

"Happy because he (Mr. Governor) cares about us, not necessarily other people will care about us who live under a roof like this. Hopefully, the solution is the best for us here. Even if you want to move, don't go too far, because the children's school is here, my husband's work is here," she stated.