Budget Builds 40 House Model Stage Ala Anies Not Revealed, Observers Smell Potential Corruption

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JAKARTA - Governor of DKI Jakarta Anies Baswedan renovated 40 houses in Kampung Melayu, East Jakarta. Not a typical house, the concept uses a model of a stilt house in anticipation of flooding.

Public policy observer Trubus Rahadiansyah assessed that Anies' policy is discriminatory and not solutive to overcome floods. Because, only 40 houses were renovated while the number of residents who were at the flood point is much more.

In addition, Trubus also questioned why the Provincial Government of Dki Jakarta did not open just how much budget was used to build the 40 houses.

"This is an indication of potential corruption as well. Waking it up should be clear what the budget is. In addition to potential corruption I think there is potential for maladministration as well," Trubus said when contacted by VOI in Jakarta, Thursday, April 8.

In government, aspects of openness to accountability are important for every official. How can the people of Jakarta believe, if this aspect is actually lost in the leadership of Anies Baswedan.

Trubus also questioned the supervisory function carried out by the DPRD DKI Jakarta. Do not let every policy taken by the Provincial Government is not known to the public.

"And this nuanced, smelling potential corruption. The public does not understand this how, without going through a review or public consultation," trubus said.

Deputy Governor of DKI Ahmad Riza Patria confirmed that the creation of a stage house in Kampung Melayu has received the approval of the board members.

"In principle everything we decide, Mr. Governor and we all listen to all parties and experts. We discussed with the DPRD. There is no unilateral decision, all with the DPRD," Riza said.

Dozens of stage model houses are located in RT 13 RW 04, RT 11 RW 05 and RT 06 RW 05, Kampung Malayu, East Jakarta. East Jakarta Mayor Muhammad Anwar said the bottom of the house will be made as high as 3.5 meters.

Renovation with the concept of a stilt house was deliberately made to overcome the problem of flooding in kebon Pala settlements. Meanwhile, he continued, the budget for the construction of the stilt house was sourced from the grant fund baznas (Baziz) DKI. However, Anwar did not detail the nominal budget.

"The budget is from Bazis (Badan Amil Zakat) Dki Provincial Government. Later in addition to being used as a residential concept of this stilt house can be used as a social interaction space," said Anwar.

Construction of the stilt house began on March 31, 2021. Targeted, the house was completed before Eid al-Fitr 1442 Hijri in May.