TEMPO.CO, Jakarta-Head of Housing and Government Building of DKI Jakarta Ika Lestari Aji confirmed rumors on the government’s plan to construct kampung susun in Kampung Pulo, East Jakarta.

“Its true,” Ika said in City Hall Jakarta on Monday, September 28.

The idea was suggested by Ciliwung Merdeka Community. Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama has approved of the plan.

The provincial government is currently waiting to conduct socialization by Ciliwung Merdeka to the public.

“This is great concept from Ciliwung Merdeka, to arrange the area so it becomes better,” said Ika.

When asked about the development time of kampung susun, Ika said it all depends on the readiness of Ciliwung Merdeka Community itself. “As long as they’re ready, we’re ready in 2016,” she said.

Ika ensured there will be a corporate social responsibility in the project. “They will benefit from that.”

DIKO OKTARA