Minister of Home Affairs inspects BSPS site in Kendari, emphasises tangible government presence
Minister of Home Affairs Muhammad Tito Karnavian emphasised that the state’s presence for the people must be realised through concrete steps, including ensuring housing assistance reaches those in need.
Tito made the remarks while inspecting the Self-help Housing Stimulus Assistance (BSPS) site in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, on Friday (29 May 2026). He was accompanied by Housing and Settlements Minister Maruarar Sirait.
“This is where we want to change minds, so that those who truly need government help find that hand,” Tito said in a press release on Saturday (30 May 2026).
Tito added that the inspection was part of the government’s effort to ensure President Prabowo Subianto’s priority housing programmes run optimally and target the right beneficiaries.
Tito explained that housing assistance allocation in Southeast Sulawesi increased significantly in 2026 compared to the previous year. In 2025, the assistance targeted 1,129 housing units, while in 2026, it rose to 8,973 units.
Each unit receives a Rp 20 million quality improvement grant. In Kendari, the government aims to rehabilitate 548 units for households earning around Rp 1 million per month.
Tito viewed the home renovation and housing construction programmes as significant steps to assist those living in substandard housing.
He also appreciated President Prabowo Subianto’s guidance and Minister Maruarar’s hands-on approach in inspecting low-income settlements.
Tito hoped this working model would strengthen the implementation of housing assistance programmes in the regions, and that similar initiatives would continue and expand in future years.
Tito stated that continuity in housing assistance is needed to reduce the housing backlog for both those without homes and those in substandard housing.
“Let’s hope next year and beyond the programme continues and grows, so the backlog issues, whether for those without homes or substandard housing, gradually decrease,” Tito said.