Permanent Housing for Agam Disaster Survivors Still Plagued by Problems

PEMERINTAH Kabupaten Agam, Sumatra Barat, continues to refine strategic steps to accelerate the provision of permanent housing (huntap) for communities affected by natural disasters. This commitment was reinforced during a Coordination Meeting on Land Readiness for Permanent Housing held online on Friday (19/6/2026).

Agam Regent Benni Warlis, accompanied by Regional Secretary Muhammad Lutfi AR, attended the meeting from the Regent’s Office Hall in Padang Baru, Lubuk Basung. The meeting involved various ministries, government agencies, and cross-sectoral institutions from the central to regional levels to synchronise housing development policies for disaster survivors.

Discussions focused on crucial aspects that often become obstacles in the field, including land availability and regulatory hurdles. Regent Benni Warlis stressed that providing permanent housing is not merely about physical construction, but represents the state’s responsibility to ensure safe, decent, and sustainable living spaces for citizens.

“The huntap development process requires strong support and coordination from all parties. We hope this coordination meeting will produce concrete steps so that once construction begins, all stages proceed smoothly according to regulations,” said Benni Warlis in a statement released on Sunday (21/6/2026).

The Agam Regency Government continues to optimise preparations to prevent further delays in the realisation of permanent housing. This is crucial as affected communities are eagerly awaiting permanent homes that offer greater safety compared to evacuation centres or temporary shelters. The interactive meeting also served as a platform for relevant ministries to provide input and perspectives according to their respective authorities, with the constructive discussion expected to cut through bureaucratic red tape hindering land provision.