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Govt to convert inner-city prisons into public housing
According to Maruarar, the plan to transform correctional facilities into public housing was proposed by President Prabowo, who highlighted that many prisons in the country are located in "strategic" urban locations. By repurposing these sites to public housing, President Prabowo aims to "optimize state assets" while addressing the growing housing backlog in densely populated areas.
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A subsidized housing complex is pictured in Puuwatu district in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, on Aug. 1, 2024. (Antara/Andry Denisah)
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ublic Housing and Settlements Minister Maruarar Sirait has announced plans to tear down inner-city prisons across the country and redevelop the land into public housing, as part of President Prabowo Subianto’s ambitious initiative to build 3 million homes nationwide each year.
On Wednesday, Maruarar met with Immigration and Correctional Services Minister Agus Andrianto, along with several leading property developers, to discuss the redevelopment plan and the necessary paperwork to carry out the initiative.
“We are preparing all the required legal frameworks and data, including from the Development Finance Comptroller, the Directorate General of State Assets and the Land Bank,” Maruarar said. “We want to ensure that everything is carried out in accordance with prevailing regulations.”
Maruarar added that he would soon meet with State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi to report on the project’s progress and seek further clarity on its legal foundation and governance framework.
According to Maruarar, the plan to transform correctional facilities into public housing was proposed by President Prabowo, who pointed out that many prisons in the country are located in "strategic" urban locations.
By repurposing these sites to public housing, President Prabowo aims to "optimize state assets" while addressing the growing housing backlog in densely populated areas.
“President Prabowo is committed not only to increasing the availability of housing for the public but also to ensuring that these homes are built with high-quality materials and placed in strategic locations,” Maruarar said.
