December 11, 2025 | 08:52 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Minister of Housing and Settlements, Maruarar Sirait, said approximately 112,000 houses are damaged due to the Sumatra floods. "The data continues to evolve, it's very dynamic," Maruarar told reporters in Jakarta, on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
The ministry has gathered data on the number of damaged houses in flood-hit regions, including Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra.
Aceh recorded the highest number of damaged houses, amounting to about 74,000 units. The province also records the highest number of damaged houses, reaching 74 thousand units. Aceh is also noted as the province with the highest number of houses suffering severe damage and washed away in the floods.
The minister, familiarly known as Ara, said the ministry has identified potential land to build new houses, albeit not all housing units will be relocated.
The government has identified eight potential locations to relocate flood survivors in Aceh. Meanwhile, in North Sumatra, the government is also eyeing eight potential locations, with another five in West Sumatra.
The Gerindra Party politician did not specify the required funding for the recovery and house construction process in the affected regions. But Maruarar said the construction will receive support from the private sector, namely the Buddha Tzu Chi Foundation.
Ara mentioned that the foundation will build as many as 2,000 houses. "This is a form of mutual cooperation from our nation and it is a good thing, in my opinion," he said.
Maruarar stated that one of the reasons for not announcing the financing details is because his ministry is still assessing the level of housing damage. For example, he said, houses with minor or moderate damage will likely be renovated.
Meanwhile, he did not explain the fate of houses that have suffered severe damage or have been washed away. "Whether they will be rebuilt from scratch or are still possible to be renovated," he said.
Additionally, the budget drafting must also consider the cost of construction materials, such as cement. According to Maruarar, the prices of cement will likely soar due to distribution expenses in the affected areas.
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