West Java Lawmakers Warn Housing, Mining Permit Freeze Could Stall National Development
West Java legislators have raised concerns over the provincial government’s policy to temporarily halt housing and mining permits, warning it could undermine national development programs, including President Prabowo Subianto’s three-million-homes initiative.
Chairman of Commission I of the West Java Regional House of Representatives (DPRD), Rahmat Hidayat Djati, said the policy, issued through a gubernatorial circular letter, has begun to disrupt key economic sectors such as public housing, mining, and hospitality.
“Several business players report that their operations have come to a complete standstill. The most visible impact is the slowdown of housing development in West Java,” Rahmat said in Bekasi Regency on Wednesday.
According to him, around 300 housing developers have been directly affected, with 55 developers forced to suspend construction. The permit freeze has also hit informal workers, particularly construction laborers who rely on housing projects for their livelihoods.
“When construction stops, the economy slows down. Informal workers, small traders, and local businesses around project sites are all affected. This situation also reduces the region’s potential tax revenue,” he explained.
Rahmat also highlighted the impact of the mining permit suspension, which has led to construction materials being sourced from outside the province, including Banten. As a result, development costs have increased due to higher transportation expenses.
He stressed that the policy, which has been in place for nearly a year, must be accompanied by legal certainty. Rahmat noted that gubernatorial circular letters are internal administrative instruments and do not have strong legal standing to halt licensing authorities at the regency or municipal level.
“If the suspension is temporary, there must be clarity on its duration. Otherwise, it risks creating uncertainty amid signs of economic slowdown,” he said.
Commission I of the West Java DPRD confirmed it will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the policy and seek direct clarification from the governor. Lawmakers are also considering pushing for a stronger legal framework through a provincial regulation or gubernatorial regulation to ensure legal certainty.
Despite the criticism, Rahmat emphasized that the DPRD supports the governor’s policy in principle, as long as its implementation does not hinder development and economic activity.
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