Monday, 07 September 2026
SIBOLGA | INDATANEWS.COM - Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, together with North Sumatra Governor Muhammad Bobby Afif Nasution, handed over home ownership certificates to 40 disaster-affected residents in Sibolga whose permanent homes have been completed. The handover underscores the government's commitment to helping people who lost their homes in a disaster return to decent and safe housing while providing legal certainty over the homes they occupy.
Vice President Gibran handed over the certificates during his visit to the permanent housing complex in Parombunan, Sibolga, on Friday, September 4, 2026. He was accompanied by Governor Bobby Nasution during the visit. Together, they inspected houses that had already been occupied by residents and reviewed the construction of additional housing units that are still unfinished.The visit was part of the government's efforts to support residents in recovering from the flash flood that struck the area. The government's response has not been limited to rebuilding homes that were damaged or destroyed. Through the distribution of ownership certificates, it is also providing legal certainty to affected families.
The permanent housing complex in Parombunan now has 40 completed houses that have already been occupied by disaster-affected residents. Additional housing units are still under construction to meet the housing needs of people whose homes were damaged or destroyed by the disaster.
Vice President Gibran and Governor Bobby inspected the housing complex to directly assess the progress of construction work. They also greeted residents of the new homes and listened to their concerns about their housing conditions and their lives following the disaster.Vice President Gibran's visit to the Parombunan permanent housing complex was warmly welcomed by local residents. Many residents gathered to greet Indonesia's second-highest-ranking state official and took the opportunity to meet him personally and convey their concerns directly.
The construction of the permanent housing complex is being carried out through cooperation between the government and the Yayasan Buddha Tzu Chi. The partnership is part of efforts to provide housing for people whose homes were damaged or completely destroyed by the disaster.For the recipients, the new houses are more than simply buildings in which they can live. The homes represent a starting point for families to rebuild their lives after losing their previous residences.
The situation initially forced Merlina and her family to rent a house so they could continue their daily lives. They had to leave their former home, which had previously served as a place where the family gathered, and temporarily find another place to stay while reconstruction efforts were under way.
Merlina can now live with her family in one of the houses built by the government in cooperation with the Yayasan Buddha Tzu Chi. She said she was grateful that her family once again had a home that could provide them with shelter following the disaster."We are happy because we now have a house where we can live permanently. Of course, we wondered what would happen to our former home, but we are grateful that after the disaster, we once again have a roof over our heads that provides us with protection," Merlina said.
Merlina hopes the house where she now lives will provide her family with a safe and comfortable place in the years ahead. For her, owning a home primarily means having peace of mind and security after being left without a permanent residence in the aftermath of the disaster.The ownership certificate also carries special significance for residents such as Merlina. They receive not only a new home but also an official document that provides legal certainty regarding ownership of the property.
The disaster rendered Aina's house uninhabitable. Her family was therefore forced to look for safer accommodation until they eventually received a permanent home in the Parombunan housing complex.
For Aina, the new home is welcome news after her family lost their previous residence. She appreciated the assistance that has enabled her family to have a place to live again and continue their lives."Alhamdulillah, we have a home again. Previously, our house was destroyed by the flood," Aina said.
The handover of ownership certificates to 40 residents also demonstrates that disaster recovery does not end with the construction of houses. The government is also working to ensure that residents have legal certainty over ownership and can occupy their new homes on a clear legal basis.The permanent housing complex in Parombunan is therefore an important part of the recovery and reconstruction process for the people of Sibolga following the disaster. The government continues to monitor the construction of housing units that have yet to be completed so that the housing needs of affected residents can be fully met.
The presence of Vice President Gibran and Governor Bobby during the inspection also demonstrates the government's attention to the situation of residents on the ground. Direct engagement with residents allows the government to hear their needs and concerns firsthand throughout the reconstruction process.With 40 permanent homes completed and ownership certificates handed over, disaster-affected residents in Parombunan now have both housing and legal certainty regarding their homes. The government and all partners involved in developing the permanent housing complex are expected to accelerate the completion of additional housing units so that more affected families can return to decent and safe homes and rebuild their lives. (IDNC)
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