Over 821,000 Homes in Jakarta Deemed Uninhabitable, Falling Below National Standards
Indonesia's Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported that over 821,000 homes in the Jakarta metropolitan area (DKI Jakarta) have been classified as 'uninhabitable.' This figure significantly lags behind the national average, highlighting a severe housing challenge in the capital region.
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