The Government Must Be Able to Develop Villages into Good and Decent Housing

In this podcast with Panangian Simanungkalit, Mulya Amri discussed the urgent need for the Indonesian government to transform informal settlements into livable, dignified housing.

Key Points

• Government Responsibility: Mulya emphasizes that it's the government's duty to ensure kampungs (urban villages) evolve into proper housing environments.

• Livability & Dignity: The goal isn't just infrastructure, but creating spaces where people can live with pride and comfort.

• Policy & Planning: He advocates for integrated urban planning that includes housing, public services, and community development.

• Social Equity: Upgrading kampungs is framed as a matter of social justice, not just aesthetics or economics.