Modular Steel Infrastructure Innovation: A Solution to Meet Indonesia's Basic Needs
PT Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk/Krakatau Steel Group (KRAS) has strengthened its commitment to national development through innovation in modular steel infrastructure that enables rapid construction and adaptation. This approach is designed as a concrete solution to meet the basic needs of Indonesian society broadly.
Krakatau Steel Chief Executive Officer Akbar Djohan stated that this modular steel transformation represents a tangible manifestation of the company’s commitment to the public interest.
According to him, modular steel is not merely a construction innovation, but rather a social movement to provide physical facilities that are safe, appropriate, and responsive to contemporary needs.
“Our focus extends beyond commercial aspects. We are committed to ensuring that national steel technology serves as a humanitarian solution and a pillar of sustainable development,” said Akbar Djohan, who also serves as Chairman of the Indonesian Iron & Steel Industry Association (IISIA) and Chairman of the Indonesian Logistics and Freight Forwarder Association (ALFI/ILFA), on Monday, 9 March 2026.
He explained that for Krakatau Steel Group, steel is not merely a commodity but a genuine humanitarian solution. Through modular technology that enables rapid construction, the company began 2026 with concrete action at three strategic locations across Indonesia.
The initiative commenced on 2 February 2026 in North Sumatra, with the construction of a Nutrition Fulfilment Service Unit (SPPG) to accelerate the Free Nutritious Meal Programme. This commitment continued to Bener Meriah, Aceh, on 12 February, where the Waskita Emergency Clinic was established as a rapid response for residents affected by flash flooding. The initiative then reached Makassar, South Sulawesi, on 18 February with the completion of the Modular SPPG at Hasanuddin University.
According to him, this series of projects demonstrates that in Krakatau Steel’s hands, the power of steel has transformed into adaptive public service infrastructure that is safe and wholly committed to people’s welfare.
He also emphasised that Krakatau Steel’s modular steel is not merely about speed, but rather a manifestation of future construction that is environmentally friendly.
“Through optimisation of materials that minimise waste, ensure durability, and provide flexibility for relocation, this innovation becomes an answer to Indonesia’s green development challenges,” he stated.
This strategic initiative, he added, aligns with the national sustainable development agenda outlined in President Prabowo Subianto’s Asta Cita vision.
“By combining industrial efficiency and environmental conservation, we ensure that every infrastructure built today is a safe and sustainable legacy for future generations,” he concluded.