Home Affairs Minister Tito Praises BSPS as a Noble Programme to Assist Underprivileged Communities

Home Affairs Minister Muhammad Tito Karnavian has praised various housing programmes implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Settlement Areas (PKP), including the Self-Help Housing Stimulus Assistance (BSPS) programme. According to him, the programme is highly noble as it benefits the public, particularly the underprivileged. This was stated by the Minister during the National Launch of the BSPS Programme for the 2026 Fiscal Year and Collaboration on Housing Financing Programmes as well as People’s Economic Empowerment with the Ministry of PKP - BP Tapera - Tangerang Regency - BRI - PNM - SMF at the Tigaraksa Multi-Purpose Hall (GSG), Tangerang Regency, Banten, on Monday, 30 March 2026. “Therefore, I am fully committed to supporting him (the Minister of PKP), yes. And not only that, because for me there is something else that is important. My duty as Home Affairs Minister is to guide local governments, including supporting regional heads [in succeeding the three million homes programme],” said the Minister. Specifically, the Minister also praised PKP Minister Maruarar Sirait for her contributions to low-income people through housing programmes. He noted that the three million homes programme is an initiative of President Prabowo Subianto aimed at underprivileged communities. This programme has been widely realised in regions across Indonesia. Furthermore, the existence of such housing programmes represents the state’s presence for the people. In addition to providing opportunities for the public to obtain decent housing, the programme also generates multiplier effects for the economic ecosystem, particularly in the micro, small, and medium enterprises (UMKM) sector. “Our material businesses will thrive. Banks will gain new clients and customers, money will circulate. All UMKM will move because of housing activities,” he added. On that occasion, the Minister explained that one indicator of a regional head’s success is the ability to reduce poverty rates in their area. This, he said, can be achieved in part by supporting the three million homes programme. Moreover, the housing sector is one of the basic needs required by the people. On the other hand, the Minister also reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the success of the three million homes programme in the regions. Together with the PKP Minister, the Home Affairs Minister stated that they will continue to monitor the realisation of the programme so that it can be felt by the community.