Indonesia, China to discuss housing technology cooperation

Antara NewsState / PublicCenter3 hr. ago

The Indonesian government has distributed 62,710 subsidized housing mortgages under the Housing Financing Liquidity Facility (FLPP) program to low-income households (MBR) across 130 locations in 36 provinces during a major mortgage signing event in Batang, Central Java. This marks the third such large-scale event in 2025, with a total value of Rp880 billion (US$47 million). According to the Minister of Housing and Settlement, Maruarar Sirait, FLPP disbursements have reached their highest level in 2025, with 278,000 units of subsidized housing mortgages issued since 2010. The Public Housing Savings Management Agency (BP Tapera) reported that as of July 29, 2026, FLPP disbursements had reached 118,756 housing units valued at Rp14.76 trillion (US$794 million). The initiative involves collaboration among various institutions, including 43 distributing banks, and aims to address a housing backlog of 9.6 million units by 2025.

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Antara NewsState / PublicCenteryesterday

Indonesia is developing a new framework to ensure the delivery of free nutritious meals to children in conflict-prone and remote regions through its Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program. The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) is collaborating with local institutions, including churches, and receiving support from the military and police to overcome security challenges in these areas. Pilot projects are already underway. Additionally, the Coordinating Ministry for Food Affairs is conducting a comprehensive audit of over 13,000 community kitchens, known as Nutritional Fulfillment Service Units (SPPGs), with priority areas like Highland Papua and East Nusa Tenggara being evaluated first. The goal is to finalize an updated beneficiary database covering 63 million people within 30 days and adjust program targets before an August 5 deadline.

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Antara NewsState / PublicCenter2 days ago

Indonesia's Housing Minister Maruarar Sirait announced plans to meet with China's housing minister to discuss housing policies, development strategies, and potential cooperation on technology and residential development. The meeting aims to explore collaboration opportunities in areas such as housing technology and other aspects of residential development. Indonesia faces a significant housing backlog, requiring 9.6 million additional housing units to address the national homeownership gap, according to the 2025 National Socioeconomic Survey. The country is focusing on vertical housing in urban areas due to limited land availability. President Prabowo Subianto has directed efforts to optimize land use by promoting vertical residential development rather than horizontal expansion. The Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning Ministry will provide large-scale land for housing projects across various regions, including Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan, and Sulawesi.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about planned discussions between Indonesian and Chinese officials regarding housing policies and development strategies. It includes quotes from Indonesian officials and mentions policy directives from President Prabowo Subianto. There is no evident framing,