Berita Terkait

Selasa, 30 Januari 2024

Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry Ensures Fulfillment of Rights for Rempang Residents, New Housing Development Commences

Jakarta, January 30, 2024 – Amid the bustling preparations for the 2024 General Election, the Government of Indonesia continues to prioritize the fulfillment of rights for residents affected by the Rempang Eco-City development project in Batam. On January 10, 2024, Batam Indonesia Free Zone Authority (BP Batam) held a groundbreaking ceremony to commence the construction of new housing for affected residents, with the project targeted for completion within 2.5 months.

Yuliot, Deputy for Investment Implementation Control at the Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry/BKPM, emphasized that the acceleration of the Rempang Eco-City development project is being carried out with a strong focus on ensuring the rights of affected residents are met. In addition to routine coordination with BP Batam, the Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry has actively collaborated with relevant ministries and agencies, including the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) and the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN), to address land and permitting issues. The arrangement and provision of residential infrastructure are being coordinated with the Ministry of Public Works and Housing (PUPR). 


"Following the issuance of Presidential Regulation (Perpres) No. 78 of 2023, which amended Perpres No. 62 of 2018 on Handling Social and Community Impacts in Land Procurement for National Development, the Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry, together with BP Batam, promptly tackled obstacles related to the fulfillment of rights for affected residents in Rempang, particularly concerning relocation and compensation. As of late December 2023, data from the Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry show that 334 individuals have been successfully relocated to temporary housing. We are also intensively engaging with residents who may still resist the development of the Rempang Eco-City project, approaching them in the most considerate manner possible," Yuliot stated.


One of the affected residents, Dedi Yunhar, a farmer, expressed his confidence in the government’s project. According to him, the project offers new opportunities that will provide ample job openings for the people of Rempang.


"We voluntarily moved to temporary housing without any coercion from any party. The Rempang Eco-City development program clearly promises new job opportunities for our children in the future. We have also received the promised facilities. We hope this project proceeds smoothly and ultimately benefits the people of Rempang, especially those of us who are directly affected," said Dedi.


As of December 2023, Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry data indicate that door-to-door outreach has been conducted with 551 residents, and 382 individuals have sought consultations at designated posts, including the Koramil/RSKI Post, Galang Subdistrict Office Post, Rempang Cate Village Office Post, and BP Batam PTSP Office or Batam Center Public Service Mall (MPP). Additionally, the Investment Acceleration Task Force Team from the Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry routinely conducts site visits to the temporary relocation areas and the Rempang Eco-City development project location.


For further information, please contact:

Ricky Kusmayadi

Head of Communications and Information Services Bureau

Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry/BKPM

E-mail: rickykusmayadi@bkpm.go.id

Powered by sagara 2022