Heaptalk, Jakarta — The Indonesian government is moving swiftly to implement President Prabowo Subianto’s ambitious program to build three million housing units for the people. One concrete step toward this goal involves the planned conversion of the Cipinang Class I Correctional Facility land in Jakarta into a public residential area.
To discuss the progress of this initiative, Minister of Public Housing and Settlements (PKP) Maruarar Sirait, alongside Minister of Immigration and Corrections (Imipas) Drs. Agus Andrianto, held another meeting at the Cipinang Prison meeting room on Wednesday (05/14).
“We are preparing all the necessary legal documents and supporting data, including input from the Financial and Development Supervisory Agency (BPKP), the Directorate General of State Assets, and the Land Bank Agency. Everything is being carried out in accordance with the regulations,” said Maruarar following the meeting.
He emphasized that the move directly follows President Prabowo’s instruction to optimize the use of prison land in densely populated urban areas—such as Cipinang and Salemba—through land-swapping mechanisms (ruislag) governed by proper legal procedures.
According to Maruarar, relocating overcrowded prison facilities is an integral part of this process. “We aim to repurpose prisons that have exceeded capacity in compliance with the law and use the strategic land for public benefit,” he explained.
He further added that this initiative reflects President Prabowo’s broader commitment to not only increase the number of public housing units but also to enhance their quality and location.
“The bottom line is that the state should not suffer losses. We want a win-win outcome where the government benefits, citizens gain access to housing, and businesses also play a constructive role,” he stated.
On the matter of project financing, Maruarar mentioned that funding schemes are still being finalized, with private sector participation under consideration. “We are currently exploring financing models that are secure and beneficial to all parties. We’re also listening to feedback from property developers to ensure the program is successful for the state, the people, and the private sector,” he said.
Maruarar also noted that he will soon report the program’s progress to the Minister of State Secretariat to ensure legal clarity and sound governance.
“This is our second coordination meeting. We will continue holding regular weekly discussions. The President’s directive is clear, and we are ready to implement it with full commitment and precision,” he concluded.
