A total of 120 uninhabitable houses in RW 12, Kopo Village, Bojongloa Kaler District, Bandung City, were officially handed over to residents. This activity is part of the 2025 Red and White House Renovation Mutual Cooperation Program initiated by the central government to accelerate the provision of adequate housing.

The handover of house keys also serves as a symbolic momentum for the implementation of the national housing program in Bandung City.

The Minister of Public Works and Housing emphasized that the housing sector is now receiving serious attention.

“This year, the government has allocated 350,000 subsidized houses, the largest number in history. This program not only provides decent homes but also drives the people’s economy,” said the Minister in Bojongloa Kaler District, Bandung City.

According to the Minister, renovating houses into habitable ones has a direct impact on creating new jobs, boosting the building materials industry, and opening business opportunities for small communities.

“In fact, many residents who were previously daily workers can now develop into housing entrepreneurs,” added the Minister.

The Provincial Governor emphasized that the provincial government aims to eliminate all slum houses in West Java within the next three years.

“Every house must have its own bathroom. No more residents defecating in rivers or fields. If there are those without toilets, the government will come to help,” said the Governor.

In addition to improving housing, the Provincial Government is also preparing protection for informal workers through an employment insurance scheme.

“If a casual worker gets sick or dies, their family remains protected,” explained the Governor.

Meanwhile, the Bandung Mayor reported on the progress of house renovations in his area. From a target of 500 units supported by the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, 126 houses have been completed, 54 units are under construction, and the remainder are targeted for completion before Eid al-Fitr 2026.

“God willing, by next Ramadan, all beneficiary residents will be able to occupy decent and comfortable homes. This is proof of collaboration between the central government, local government, and social partners like Tzu Chi,” said the Mayor.

The Indonesian Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation is a strategic partner in the Red and White House Renovation Program. Nationally, Tzu Chi is committed to renovating 4,000 houses by Eid al-Fitr 2026. Currently, 358 units have been completed, 3,417 units are in progress, and the rest will begin soon. In West Java, from a target of 2,000 houses, 131 units have been completed and 89 units are still being worked on.

“This is a humanitarian spirit across religions and sectors. The presence of Tzu Chi proves that care can unite us all,” said the Mayor.

Red and White House Renovation Program in Bandung Provides Decent Housing for Residents

The Minister of Housing and Settlements directly inspected the results of resident house renovations through the Red and White House Renovation Mutual Cooperation Program in Bojongloa Kaler District, Bandung City.

This program is a collaboration with the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, Summarecon, the Bandung City Government, and the Provincial Government to realize decent housing for low-income communities.

The Minister emphasized that renovating uninhabitable houses is an important part of the national target of the 3 Million Houses Program. This program applies the Private BSPS and Sharing Economics concept, where entrepreneurs share profits through house construction without using the state budget.

“The people need real solutions for housing problems, not just discussions in meeting rooms,” said the Minister.

The Minister handed over keys to the renovated houses alongside the West Java Governor, the Vice Chairman of Commission V of the House of Representatives, the Presidential Chief of Staff, the Bandung Mayor, and the Chairman of the Bandung Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation.

The key handover became a real symbol of cross-sectoral mutual cooperation to overcome the housing backlog.

The Governor conveyed an ambitious target that within the next three years, West Java will be

Bandung City

Bandung is the capital of West Java, Indonesia, famously nicknamed the “Parijs van Java” (Paris of Java) for its European-style architecture and vibrant arts scene from its colonial past. Historically, it gained international prominence as the host of the 1955 Asia-Africa Conference, a pivotal meeting for the Non-Aligned Movement during the Cold War. Today, it is a major metropolitan hub known for its universities, creative industries, and cooler highland climate.

Bojongloa Kaler District

Bojongloa Kaler is a district (kecamatan) located in the city of Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. Historically, it has been a significant residential and commercial area within the city’s northern region. The district reflects the general urban development and growth of Bandung as a major Indonesian metropolitan center.

Kopo Village

I am unable to provide a specific summary for “Kopo Village” as it is a common place name and could refer to several different locations, such as a village in West Java, Indonesia, or a village in North Korea. For an accurate summary, please provide additional context, such as the country or region.

West Java

West Java is a province of Indonesia on the island of Java, historically home to the powerful Sunda Kingdom and later the Sultanate of Banten. The region is renowned for its vibrant capital city of Bandung, breathtaking volcanic highlands, and a distinct cultural identity expressed through its Sundanese language, music, and dance.

Red and White House Renovation Mutual Cooperation Program

The Red and White House Renovation Mutual Cooperation Program is a South Korean government initiative that provides financial and technical support to modernize older residential buildings, particularly those with iconic red and white brick exteriors. Launched to improve urban housing conditions and preserve community character, the program fosters cooperation between residents and local authorities to fund and execute renovation projects.

Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation

The Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation is a Taiwanese international humanitarian and non-governmental organization (NGO) founded in 1966 by the Buddhist nun Dharma Master Cheng Yen. Its mission, rooted in the principles of compassion and relief from suffering, began with providing aid for the poor and has since grown into a global network renowned for its disaster relief, medicine, education, and environmental protection initiatives.

Summarecon

Summarecon is an Indonesian property development company known for creating integrated townships and commercial centers, rather than a single historical site. Founded in 1990, its projects, such as Summarecon Mall Serpong, are modern developments that have become prominent lifestyle and residential hubs in Greater Jakarta.

3 Million Houses Program

The 3 Million Houses Program was a major public housing initiative launched by the Thai government in 2003 to address a national housing shortage. It successfully provided millions of affordable housing units to low-income citizens across the country. The program is historically significant for its scale and for greatly improving living standards for a large portion of the population.