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        "id": 1771475,
        "msgid": "nusron-install-boundary-markers-now-to-prevent-neighbours-from-encroaching-on-land-1780023223",
        "date": "2026-05-29 09:00:00",
        "title": "Nusron: Install Boundary Markers Now to Prevent Neighbours from Encroaching on Land",
        "author": "Hilda B Alexander",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Property",
        "summary": "Minister Nusron Wahid has urged landowners to install clear boundary markers to prevent disputes and encroachment, stressing that such measures are vital as land values rise and urban areas become more densely populated. He highlighted that permanent markers, not natural features, should be used, with specific technical standards to ensure clarity. This simple step avoids costly legal battles and preserves neighbourly relations.",
        "content": "<p>Land disputes can arise from seemingly minor issues, such as unclear\nproperty boundaries. Such situations can escalate at any time into\ndisagreements or even neighbourly conflicts that lead to legal\nproceedings. To prevent conflicts and safeguard land security, citizens\ncan take a simple step: installing boundary markers. In practice, this\nstraightforward measure is often overlooked by landowners. Minister of\nAgrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning (ATR\/BPN) Nusron Wahid has\nrepeatedly stressed the importance of clear boundary markers.\n\u2018Installing boundary markers makes land safer. With stakes in place,\nthere will be no disputes and no encroachment by neighbours or others,\u2019\nNusron said, according to the ATR\/BPN ministry website on Thursday, 28\nMay 2026. This allows all parties to see and agree on the stake\npositions upfront, minimising future boundary disputes. \u2018Landowners are\nurged to place boundary stakes at their property lines after seeking\npermission from adjacent landowners to reach mutual agreement on the\nboundaries,\u2019 Nusron stated. This simple step is easier and cheaper than\nresolving disputes in court. Beyond financial loss, escalating land\nconflicts can damage social relationships between neighbours. Boundary\nmarkers should be permanent. Avoid natural markers like trees, rocks, or\nsoil mounds as they can change over time. The ATR\/BPN ministry has set\ncriteria for boundary markers: stakes must be at least 50 cm long, with\n40 cm buried underground and 10 cm visible above ground. \u2018Boundary\nmarkers can be made of wood, concrete, or iron. The key is that each\nproperty\u2019s boundary must be clearly marked,\u2019 Nusron emphasised. Amid\nrising land values and denser urban settlements, clear property\nboundaries are essential. Though seemingly simple, boundary markers\nprotect landowners\u2019 rights and maintain good relations with\nneighbours.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/nusron-install-boundary-markers-now-to-prevent-neighbours-from-encroaching-on-land-1780023223",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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