Affected by relocation, Kalideres residents finally accept DKI policy
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Several residents affected by relocation in the Kamal and Pegadungan areas of Kalideres, West Jakarta, have finally accepted the relocation offer from the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government due to considerations of economic limitations, health, and the desire for more decent housing.
“No choice, I rent and don’t have money. Here, the minimum rent is Rp700,000 to Rp800,000, not including electricity. So, it can reach up to Rp1 million,” said one resident, Susilawati (68), when met in the Kamal area on Monday.
She chose to move to Rusun Nagrak in North Jakarta.
According to her, the promise she received is that in the rusun, she will get more affordable rent, around Rp550,000 per month.
Moreover, she and other relocated residents receive relief in the form of exemption from rent for the first six months.
After the free period ends, the rent charged is still relatively light, around half of the normal price.
She assesses that this is very helpful for residents with limited economic conditions.
However, Susilawati revealed administrative obstacles related to population data.
She has not been able to enjoy the lifetime free rent facility for the elderly because the age listed on her Identity Card (KTP) does not match.
For approximately 20 years, Susilawati has lived in a simple house in RW 07 Kamal. Although she has to leave the place she has long inhabited, she claims to be sincere.
“Because it’s government land, I’m aware of that. I’ve lived there for 20 years, I’m already grateful. The important thing now is that I can be registered, get assistance like social aid or PKH,” she said.
In addition to economic factors, health conditions are a strong reason for Susilawati to move.
She hopes that cleaner housing can improve her quality of life in old age.
Meanwhile, Sutini (56) admits she is sincere that her residence will be turned into a Public Cemetery (TPU), as the land should be used for that.
“Thank you for everything. Actually, I’m sad, but what can I do, this is not my right. So, I return it to the owner,” said Sutini.
Sutini admits that she was forced to live on the TPU land due to economic limitations.
According to her, the high cost of house rent in Jakarta left her with few choices, especially since at that time she had to finance living needs as well as the education of her four children.
Previously, the West Jakarta City Government (Pemkot Jakbar) carried out the second phase of relocation for 128 Family Heads (KK) affected by the opening of new cemetery land in Pegadungan and Kamal sub-districts, Kalideres.
West Jakarta Mayor Iin Mutmainnah stated that the relocation is part of the process of returning the function of land owned by the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government according to its designation, namely a public cemetery.
“Today, we are carrying out the second phase relocation for affected residents, who have previously gone through data collection, socialisation, and deliberation processes,” said Iin.
The total number of residents relocated in this second phase reaches 128 KK or 606 people.
Of that number, 17 KK were relocated to several rental flats (Rusunawa), while the other 111 KK underwent independent relocation.
The targeted rusun are Rusunawa PIK Pegadungan, Rusunawa Pesakih, Rusunawa Tegal Alur, Rusunawa Rawa Buaya, and Rusunawa Nagrak.
“We hope that with placement in these flats, fathers and mothers can enjoy a better residential environment, with easier access to public facilities such as education, health, and transportation,” said Iin.
Iin also mentioned that with the relocation process running, the function of the public cemetery land can now return to normal.