President Prabowo Visits Senen Residents, Pledges Adequate Housing
Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto made a surprise visit to residents living along the railway tracks in Senen, Central Jakarta, on Thursday, March 26, 2026, to hear their concerns and aspirations. The visit underscored his commitment to addressing the needs of marginalized communities.
“This afternoon, I walked along a residential area along the railroad tracks in the Senen area, Central Jakarta. It is located about 3 km from Central Jakarta City. I heard the aspirations of the people there,” President Prabowo stated, as quoted from his official Instagram account @prabowo.
Commitment to New Housing
During the visit, President Prabowo pledged to construct adequate housing for the residents of the area. He emphasized that the construction would be expedited. “God willing, we will soon build adequate housing for the people in the area quickly. It has been my determination to provide adequate housing for the Indonesian people,” he said.
The President’s visit was met with enthusiastic greetings from residents, many of whom expressed their joy at having a president directly address their needs. One resident, Seger, shared that this was the first time a president had visited their community, according to a statement from the State Secretariat (Setkab).
Blusukan and Direct Engagement
The visit, described as a “blusukan” (impromptu visit), involved President Prabowo walking along the tracks and interacting directly with residents. He inquired whether residents would welcome the construction of new homes, receiving a resounding affirmative response. DetikNews reported the enthusiastic reception from the community.
President Prabowo was accompanied by Secretary of the Cabinet, Teddy Indra Wijaya, and Head of the Presidential Secretariat, Rizky Irmansyah, during the visit, as reported by Tirto.id.
Addressing Housing Needs
The initiative to provide housing for residents living along the railway tracks aligns with President Prabowo’s broader commitment to improving living conditions for all Indonesians. Kompas.com highlighted the President’s focus on ensuring access to decent housing for all citizens.