Strategic Collaboration Builds 50,000 Vertical TOD Residentials On PT KAI's Land

Left to right: President Director of PT China Communications Construction Engineering Indonesia (CCCEI) Zhang Hua Ping, CEO of PT Risjadson Land Stefan Mahir, Vice CEO of PT Risjadson Land Abdulbar Mansoer. (Photo: Special)

JAKARTA - A property and construction company from Indonesia, namely PT Risjadson Land, together with its strategic partner AlQilaa International Group from Qatar, collaborated with the China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) to support the development of the One Million Vertical Residential Investment Project.

This project is part of the 3 Million Houses Program initiated by the Indonesian government and is the result of a collaboration between AlQilaa and PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) or PT KAI.

AlQilaa together with PT KAI have launched cooperation in the construction of 50,000 vertical housing units which will be developed on PT KAI's land as part of the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) area on Wednesday, September 17.

This project is in the form of vertical housing developed carrying the smart tower concept, integrating modern technology with various supporting facilities such as schools, playgrounds, communal spaces, and smart residential systems to create better quality of life for residents.

President Director of PT China Communications Construction Engineering Indonesia (CCCEI), Zhang Hua Ping, who represents the CCCC Group in Indonesia, stated that it is ready to present global technical and technological expertise to ensure that the project is completed on time with high quality.

"With the explicit we have, we are optimistic that we can present a residence that supports improving the quality of life of residents through the application of the principle of sustainability and utilization of the latest technology," he said in his statement, Wednesday, September 17.

CCCC itself is one of the four largest construction and infrastructure companies in the world, with experience working on hundreds of residential projects in various countries, including China, Singapore, Malaysia, and others.

In Indonesia, CCCC has been working through its subsidiary since 1996, with a project portfolio worth more than $2 billion, including the Suramadu Bridge, Palembang LRT, as well as ports and other strategic infrastructure.

CCCC through CCCEI also invests in the development of the Makassar 'Parepare Railway project in South Sulawesi, through the Government and Business Entity Cooperation (PPP) scheme.

PT Risjadson Land's Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Stefan Mahir, revealed that this collaboration combines forces from various parties such as AlQilaa's ability to develop international projects, world-class technical expertise from CCCC, and PT Risjadson Land's vision of utilizing modern technology.

He said that this project is expected to accelerate the fulfillment of national housing needs while still prioritizing environmental sustainability.

"With the Net Zero ModForm construction technology that we will implement, we are optimistic that this project will be completed according to a schedule with maintained quality," he said.

Net Zero ModForm itself is a Industrialized Building System (IBS)-based modular construction system, which allows controlled building component production before being assembled on site, so that the system is able to significantly reduce construction and carbon emissions waste.

Sementara itu, Chairman AlQilaa Global Group, Abdulaziz Al Thani menegaskan bahwa proyek ini menjadi bukti nyata komitmen AlQilaa dalam mendukung penyediaan perumahan bagi masyarakat Indonesia, sejalan dengan visi Presiden Prabowo dalam Program 3 Juta Rumah.

“Proyek ini bukan hanya tentang membangun tempat tinggal, melainkan juga tentang menciptakan ekosistem hunian berkelanjutan yang mendukung kehidupan komunitas," ucapnya.

Ia juga menyampaikan antusiasmenya terhadap kolaborasi ini.

“Persahabatan erat antara Qatar dan Indonesia memotivasi kami untuk mendukung berbagai sektor, termasuk pembangunan perumahan. Dengan dukungan KAI, saya berharap proyek ini dapat segera terwujud dan memberikan manfaat nyata bagi masyarakat Indonesia,” tambahnya.

Meanwhile, Chairman of AlQilaa Global Group, Abdulaziz Al Thani emphasized that this project is a clear proof of AlQilaa's commitment to supporting the provision of housing for the people of Indonesia, in line with President Prabowo's vision in the 3 Million House Program.

"This project is not only about building a place to live, but also about creating a sustainable residential ecosystem that supports community life," he said.

He also expressed his enthusiasm for this collaboration.

The close friendship between Qatar and Indonesia motivates us to support various sectors, including housing development. With KAI's support, I hope this project can be realized soon and provide tangible benefits for the people of Indonesia," he added.

This collaboration is a form of synergy between AlQilaa, CCCC, and PT Risjadson Land in supporting the Indonesian government's sustainable development agenda, through the use of innovative technology and global expertise, the three parties are committed to presenting real solutions to meet national housing needs.