DPR Member Proposes Idle State Land for Subsidised Housing

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - DPR member Sudjatmiko has urged the government to utilise idle state land for building subsidized housing for low-income households (MBR).

He stated that optimising state-owned land could address the national housing backlog and reduce housing prices while accelerating the provision of affordable housing.

“The utilisation of state land assets must be prioritised for the people’s benefit, especially in building homes for MBR. By optimising state land, construction costs can be reduced, making housing more affordable for the general public,” Sudjatmiko said in a written statement on Thursday (28 May 2026).

Such land could support housing development, particularly in urban areas and economic buffer zones.

“The national housing backlog remains a major challenge for the government. Therefore, accelerating the construction of homes for low-income groups is essential to ensure the public has access to decent, healthy, and affordable housing,” Sudjatmiko added.

According to BPS data, Indonesia’s housing backlog currently stands at approximately 9.9 million households.

“Accelerating the construction of people’s housing is a tangible solution to reduce social inequality and improve the quality of life for Indonesians,” Sudjatmiko noted.

“Housing is not merely a structure but the foundation of family welfare. Therefore, meeting the need for decent housing for the public must be a collective priority,” he concluded.

According to Maruarar, the policy aligns with President Prabowo’s directive to increase homeownership access for low-income groups, including informal sector workers.