JAKARTA — The Papua Provincial Government is accelerating efforts to meet the public's need for decent housing through a program covering the renovation of uninhabitable homes, subsidized housing, and the construction of apartment buildings. This was emphasized by Papua Governor Matius D. Fakhiri after attending a Coordination Meeting on the Acceleration of Housing and Settlement Development in Jakarta on Wednesday (February 25, 2026).

Governor Fakhiri said the meeting discussed the synchronization of cross-ministerial policies and programs, including the strengthening of regulations and the collection of data on prospective beneficiaries. This coordination was considered important to ensure that housing programs in the region are implemented effectively and reach the right targets.

According to him, data from the Central Statistics Agency show that housing needs in Papua remain quite high. The social conditions of Papuan communities, in which one house is often occupied by several generations, also contribute to the high level of housing demand.

"Therefore, the demand for housing in Papua is quite large and must be addressed through planned and sustainable policies," Fakhiri said.

In 2025, the Papua Provincial Government is targeting the distribution of around 14,000 housing assistance units through various schemes. These programs include subsidized housing, home renovations, and financing support through mortgages.

Meanwhile, in the initial phase of 2026, the government will begin physical renovation work on around 2,100 uninhabitable houses. The renovation is scheduled to begin in March 2026 in cooperation with the housing agency as a technical partner.

In addition to home renovations, the regional government is also preparing the construction of five apartment buildings. These apartments are planned to be built in Jayapura City, Jayapura Regency, and Keerom Regency to address housing needs in urban and surrounding buffer areas.

Governor Fakhiri stressed that accelerating housing development is part of the effort to improve the quality of life of Papuan people. The program also serves as a form of support by the Papua Provincial Government for the national agenda in the housing and settlement sector.

"Through strong collaboration between the central and regional governments, we hope that the people's basic needs, especially decent housing, can be met gradually and sustainably," he said. ***