NTT Housing Programme Accelerated, Targeting 5,000 Units by 2026
Kupang - The Governor of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), Emanuel Melkiades Laka Lena, has expressed the central government’s commitment to accelerating the development of the housing and settlement areas sector, following his attendance at a meeting with the Minister of Housing and Settlement Areas (PKP), Maruarar Sirait.
Melki explained that the meeting was a direct invitation from the PKP Minister to him and the regents across NTT, aimed at discussing the synchronisation of housing programmes in the region.
One of the main programmes receiving attention is the increase in the number of home renovation assistance units.
In 2025, the programme will cover 436 housing units, but it is targeted to surge to 5,000 units in 2026.
In addition, Melki highlighted the Kredit Usaha Rakyat (KUR) programme for the housing sector, which is an initiative of President Prabowo Subianto and implemented by the Ministry of PKP.
This programme offers a 5 per cent interest subsidy with a repayment tenor of up to 30 years.
According to Melki, this scheme is highly beneficial for the public in owning decent housing.
“This programme targets various community groups such as low-ranking civil servants, TNI/Polri members, teachers, fishermen, farmers, and SME actors. This will certainly be very helpful,” he explained.
“Besides home renovations, the public also needs to be economically empowered, one of which is through support from the National Madani Capital (PNM), so that poverty handling can be more integrated,” said Melki.
He also expressed appreciation to the central government, particularly President Prabowo, for their attention to the people of NTT.
“On behalf of the NTT government and people, we convey our utmost gratitude to Mr President for giving serious attention to the poor people in NTT,” he stated.
Melki added that PKP Minister Maruarar Sirait also plans to conduct a working visit to NTT in the near future.
He also advised local governments to integrate housing programmes with community economic empowerment initiatives.
“The Minister’s message is clear: housing programmes must be integrated with economic empowerment so that poverty handling in NTT can run more effectively,” he concluded.