Developer Explains Access to Mosque in Bekasi Blocked by Cluster Wall
BEKASI – Township Management General Manager of PT Hasana Damai Putra (HDP), Lukman Nur Hakim, addressed the controversy surrounding access to the Ar-Rahman Mosque in Setia Asih Village, Tarumajaya District, Bekasi Regency, which residents claimed was blocked by a wall around the Neo Vasana cluster.
The controversy gained public attention after Commission III of the Indonesian House of Representatives held a General Hearing Session (RDPU) with PT HDP at Parliament Building, Jakarta, on Thursday (26 February 2026).
“The mosque being disputed by residents is not part of the cluster. Some residents requested the wall be opened, but we could not approve because we received a written letter of objection from the cluster residents’ association,” Lukman told media when met at the Neo Vasana cluster, Bekasi Regency, on Friday (27 February 2026).
Lukman stated that approximately 90 residents out of a total of 130 to 150 Neo Vasana residents opposed opening the cluster wall.
He explained that the developer received letters of objection dated 12 October 2024, 30 September 2025, and 12 December 2025.
In these letters, residents stated their opposition to opening the cluster gate or wall. Residents threatened to pursue legal action if the developer proceeded to open access or allowed others to do so.
“What residents rejected was the opening of the cluster wall, not the mosque. There is no problem with the mosque,” he emphasised.
According to Lukman, some residents purchased homes with a one-gate system concept, meaning a single access point for entry and exit. Additional access was seen as potentially reducing the security and comfort that were primary considerations when purchasing the residential unit.
As a solution to the residents’ disagreement, the developer constructed a mosque within the cluster.
The mosque, measuring 10 by 10 metres, was built entirely using developer funds. The place of worship is already operational for residents.
“We have built a mosque inside this cluster. So residents can worship whenever they want without needing to open the cluster wall,” he said.
He added that the mosque facilities would be equipped with supporting amenities, whilst its management would be coordinated with residents.
“We will equip it to show our support to residents so they can worship comfortably. Regarding management, we will coordinate with residents,” he said.
Additionally, Lukman claimed the developer had provided 5,000 square metres of land for a mosque for residents and the surrounding community.