Depok, West Java, ABIM (15/4/2023) – President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo inaugurated Millennial Housing for Indonesia at the Samesta Mahata Margonda, Depok, West Java province, Thursday (04/13). President Joko Widodo was accompanied by Minister of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) Basuki Hadimuljono and Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) Erick Thohir.
In his remarks, the President appreciated the existence of the residential areas that has the concept of transit-oriented development (TOD) or areas which are integrated with public transportation.

“Those who buy this residence can access the train station. This means that after waking up, taking a shower you can immediately board the KRL. So it doesn’t depend on private vehicles which often cause traffic jams, especially in Jabodetabek,” President Jokowi stated.
According to the President, the residence is not only integrated with public transportation, but also has a pretty good design, complete facilities and is close to public facilities such as hospitals and schools.
The President expressed optimism that this TOD-based residential development can help reduce congestion since residents can switch to public transportation.
“All of us will not depend on private vehicles, especially in Jakarta greater areas,” he said.
For this reason, President Jokowi also encouraged similar housing to be built in other areas in Jakarta and its surrounding areas which have high levels of congestion.
“We will develop this kind of residence in all cities, especially in lands owned by the state-owned train company PT. KAI which is not being used properly. The Government will work together with other state-owned construction companies, such as PP, national housing company Perumnas, and Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing. I think we have to build as many residences like this as possible,” he stressed.
The President further said that millennial housing for Indonesia in the Margonda area of Depok can be owned by millennials at quite affordable prices.
Meanwhile, Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) Erick Thohir said that his Ministry was working with Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) to collaborate in building seven pilot projects in Depok, Jakarta, South Tangerang, Bogor and Karawang. They are specifically targeted for millennial generation with the concept of integrated flats or TOD, flats in the middle of cities, and landed houses with precast technology.
“We have completed seven locations with a total funding of Rp5 trillion with the total units of 8,348. The sales rate is above 60 percent and 41 percent of the buyers are millennials. This kind of residence are also available in Depok, Jakarta, Tangerang, Bogor and Karawang,” said Erick.
Specifically for millennial housing in Samesta Mahata Margonda Depok, continued Erick, 78 percent of the 940 units have been sold. (ABIM)