Imam Muzakir – Minister for Public Housing Djan Faridz revealed on Friday that his ministry will build low-cost rental apartments to accommodate 10,000 laborers.

"In line with instructions from the president, [the Ministry of Public Housing] will be more spirited in building [affordable] housing, especially for laborers who really need [it]," Djan said.

He added that workers spent most of their salaries on renting rooms or houses and commuting to and from work, and thus have no funds left to save or invest.

"Therefore, we will assist laborers [by] building [rental] housing for them," the minister said.

He stated that his ministry was working with regional authorities who could provide land for the project, though the apartments themselves will be built by the ministry.

"Regional governments are enthusiastic and they are willing to provide the land, especially in places where jobs are," he said.

Djan revealed that so far the ministry was already cooperating with state enterprises Angkasa Pura I and Angkasa Pura II on the project, and also securing land in West and East Jakarta. "We will build on the land this year," Djan said.