Minister Of PKP: 18 Meter Persegi Subsidy House Is Not Final

JAKARTA - Minister of Housing and Settlement Areas (PKP) Maruarar Sirait (Ara) said there was no final decision regarding the area of subsidized houses which was reduced to 18 square meters with a land area of 25 square meters.

"I am now in the stage of receiving input. Later in time, we will decide on time. We have not decided anything today," said Ara in Jakarta, quoted by Antara, Wednesday, June 18.

Ara emphasized that currently the PKP Ministry is still receiving input regarding the draft area of subsidized housing buildings being reduced. According to Ara, he received input and criticism from various parties, both regarding size, design, financing and location.

With the existence of an example house for the latest size, said Ara, the government provides an opportunity for people to choose a house that suits their needs, such as wanting a location in the middle of the city or far away but with a wider size.

"In my opinion, what I did was a step to hear the public's voice. By happening like this, we have to listen, including criticism. There are pros and cons, so it's normal," he added.

Previously reported, the government plans to reduce the area of land and building subsidized houses as stated in the draft Decree of the Minister of PKP Number / KPTS / M / 2025.

For landed houses, the smallest land area will be 25 square meters and the highest is 200 square meters.

Meanwhile, the building area is set at least 18 square meters and the area is 36 square meters.