Residents and Developer Reach Agreement, Controversy over Musala in Bekasi Housing Estate Resolved

Commission III of the Indonesian House of Representatives held another meeting with residents of the Vasana-Neo Vasana housing estate and the housing developer PT Hasana Damai Putera in Bekasi regarding the controversy over the musala in the estate. During the meeting, it was explained that an agreement has been reached between the residents and the developer concerning the status of the musala, which had previously caused contention.

The meeting took place in the Commission III DPR meeting room, Nusantara II, Jakarta, on Monday (30/3/2026). The meeting was chaired directly by the Chairman of Commission III DPR, Habiburokhman, accompanied by the Deputy Chairman of Commission III DPR, Rano Alfath.

Habiburokhman initially invited representatives from the Vasana-Neo Vasana residents to present the latest developments on the musala controversy in the estate. Ibnu, a resident representative, stated that the residents and the developer have now reached an agreement regarding the status of the musala built by the developer.

“We, the residents of Cluster Vasana, wish to provide an update on the issue of the place of worship in our cluster. At the end of Ramadan, we reached an agreement with the developer. In brief, the musala place of worship within the cluster, which was built by the developer, based on residents’ deliberations, we have finally accepted it with a changed status,” said Ibnu during the meeting.

The status in question is that the musala is now a public facility (fasos). He mentioned that with this change in status, the musala has become a permanent building.

“Initially, the land status was green open space (RTH), and the latest from the developer is that it has been changed to fasos. Thus, with the change from RTH land, which was actually the source of the dispute from the beginning, because it has been changed to fasos, the residents can finally accept it. Furthermore, the status of the musala built by the developer is now permanent in function and structure, so there is no longer any temporary nature that they twisted. We appreciate the developer; with the mediation by the female police chief yesterday, we were able to move forward to resolve this,” he said.

“For other matters, at the end of Ramadan, we were able to use it for worship because it has been handed over. The children in our cluster are very happy; they are now studying the Quran there,” he continued.

Then, the developer, represented by Luqman, conveyed the same information. He assured that the musala issue is now resolved following the agreement with the residents.

“We are grateful that through the deliberations conducted between us, PT HDP, and the residents of Vasana and Neo Vasana, an agreement has been reached regarding Musala Ar-Rahman. This agreement proves that open communication and mutual respect can produce good solutions for all parties, both for us as developers and the residents of Vasana Neo Vasana,” he stated.

He assured that the developer will implement all points of the agreement with the residents regarding the musala.

“PT HDP is fully committed to implementing all points of the joint agreement that has been approved and agreed upon, with full responsibility, and will continue to maintain harmonious relations with the residents and all stakeholders,” he added.

Next, the Chief of Bekasi Regency Police, Commissioner Sumarni, also confirmed the resolution of the musala controversy in the Vasana-Neo Vasana housing estate. She admitted to feeling embarrassed that the case had dragged on.

“We are actually embarrassed too because the case has been ongoing since 2022 and only resolved in 2026. It is certainly blessed by the gentleness of the people in Vasana Neo Vasana. We hope this agreement can serve as a collective introspection; in the future, there should be no more issues that cause disturbances,” said Commissioner Sumarni.

Finally, Deputy Chairman of Commission III DPR, Rano Alfath, read out the conclusions of Commission III DPR regarding the end of the musala controversy in Bekasi. He stated that Commission III DPR accepts the agreement between the developer and the residents.

“Commission III of the Indonesian House of Representatives can accept all points of the agreement that have been signed by the parties and hopes they will be implemented with full commitment and responsibility. The content and purpose of the agreement as stated in the Joint Agreement between the representatives of Cluster Vasana Neo Vasana residents and PT Hasana Damai Putra dated 16 March 2026 form an inseparable unity with the Conclusions of Commission III DPR RI,” said Rano.