Jakarta Prepares 10 Apartment Buildings for Relocation of Kemayoran Fire Victims
Jakarta Officials Weigh Relocation options for Kebon Kosong Fire Victims
Jakarta – Following the devastating fire in Kebon Kosong,kemayoran,Jakarta officials are considering relocating displaced residents to public housing units. The Jakarta Housing and Settlement Office (Perkim) has identified 10 locations with a total of 607 units for families and 1,176 units for single individuals, all located in East Jakarta.
“The Housing and Settlement Office is prepared to relocate the fire victims to these 10 locations, which offer a combined 1,783 units,” said Kelik Indriyanto, Head of JakartaS Perkim Office.
However, the relocation plan is currently on hold pending the completion of standard disaster response procedures. Officials are also awaiting confirmation from the affected residents.”We are still awaiting instructions from the Acting Governor regarding the relocation,” explained Kelik. “Standard disaster response procedures, handled by the Jakarta Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) and the Social Service, need to be completed within a three to seven-day timeframe, which can be extended if necessary. Additionally, we need to ensure the residents are willing to relocate, as some are concerned about the distance from their current neighborhood.”
Kelik emphasized that the Perkim Office is actively discussing both short-term and long-term solutions for the fire victims, addressing not only housing but also social, economic, and educational needs, particularly for families with school-aged children.
Acting Governor Considers Relocation
Acting Governor Teguh Setyabudi visited the Kebon Kosong fire victims’ temporary shelter and confirmed plans to coordinate with the central government regarding the relocation proposal.
“Some residents own their homes,while others rent. I haven’t made a final decision yet, but I will discuss this further,” Teguh told reporters at the SDN 09 Kebon Kosong evacuation center.
During his visit, teguh engaged with residents about the potential relocation to nearby public housing. While some expressed immediate agreement, others remained hesitant.
“Some residents readily agreed, while others remained silent,” Teguh noted. “This is still under consideration, and we will verify the situation and gather data before making a final decision.”
Jakarta Fire Victims Face uncertain Future as Relocation Plans loom
Jakarta– The devastating fire that ripped through Kebon Kosong, Kemayoran, leaving hundreds homeless, has sparked a debate over the best way to provide long-term housing solutions for the displaced. While Jakarta officials have presented a plan to relocate victims to public housing units across east Jakarta, the proposal remains on hold pending further evaluation and resident consent.
Kelik Indriyanto, Head of Jakarta’s Housing and Settlement Office (Perkim), confirmed the availability of 1,783 units across 10 locations for both families and individuals. Though, the relocation plan hinges on the completion of standard disaster response procedures, typically taking three to seven days, and confirmation from the affected residents.
“We need to ensure the residents are willing to relocate,” explained Kelik, acknowledging some concerns about the distance from their former neighborhood. “We are also discussing short-term and long-term solutions, addressing not just housing, but also social, economic, and educational needs, especially for families with school-aged children.”
Acting Governor Teguh Setyabudi visited the temporary shelter housing the victims at SDN 09 Kebon Kosong, vowing to coordinate with the central government regarding the relocation proposal. While some residents expressed immediate willingness to relocate, others remained hesitant, prompting Teguh to emphasize, “This is still under consideration. We will verify the situation and gather data before making a final decision.”
The future of the Kebon Kosong fire victims remains uncertain, with the relocation proposal representing a potential solution, but one burdened by logistical and emotional complexities.