Nusron Wahid at UNDIP: Fixing Land Ownership Inequality to Protect the People and Strengthen Indonesia’s Economy

Nusron Wahid at UNDIP: Fixing Land Ownership Inequality to Protect the People and Strengthen Indonesia’s Economy.

Semarang — Indonesia’s Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/Head of the National Land Agency (ATR/BPN), Nusron Wahid, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to addressing inequality in land ownership across the country. He emphasized that fair land distribution is crucial so that economic development benefits not just a small group, but provides equal opportunities for all Indonesian citizens.

Speaking in front of hundreds of students at Diponegoro University (UNDIP), Nusron explained that Indonesia has around 190 million hectares of land, yet its distribution remains highly unbalanced. This structural issue has created deep social inequality that continues to affect communities nationwide.

“The unequal structure of land ownership causes social imbalance. That is what we are fixing,” Nusron said during the Indonesia Punya Kamu event at UNDIP’s Muladi Dome, Central Java, on Tuesday (02/12/2025).

Reforming HGU and HGB: Not to Block Investment, But to Protect Fair Competition

According to Nusron, the ATR/BPN Ministry is implementing President Prabowo Subianto’s mandate to restructure the granting of Hak Guna Usaha (HGU)—land-use permits for businesses—and Hak Guna Bangunan (HGB)—building-use permits.
This reform is guided by three main principles:

• Fairness

• Reducing social inequality

• Economic sustainability

Nusron stressed that this reform is not meant to scare off investors. Instead, the government aims to balance public interests with business interests, ensuring that economic growth does not harm vulnerable communities who struggle to access productive land.

Agrarian Reform for Farmers, Local Communities, and Vulnerable Groups

For Nusron, restructuring land permits is not just another bureaucratic process. It is a policy correction to ensure the state stands with citizens who are most in need.
Agrarian Reform should prioritize:

• Small farmers

• Local communities

• Groups with limited access to productive land

He believes that fair land distribution will boost social stability and strengthen the national economy in the long run.

“As Minister of ATR/BPN, under the orders of President Prabowo, we must stand firmly on the side of the people,” Nusron emphasized.

UNDIP Students Respond with Enthusiasm

The Indonesia Punya Kamu event, initiated by Garuda TV, carried the theme:
“Building the Future Through Innovation, Energy, Finance, and Mental Health.”
The event drew a packed audience of UNDIP students eager to hear Nusron’s insights.

Several key officials also attended, including:

• Head of Public Relations and Protocol, Shamy Ardian

• Head of the Central Java BPN Regional Office, Lampri

• Presidential Chief of Staff, Muhammad Qodari

• Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Sudaryono

• Deputy Governor of Central Java, Gus Yasin

• UNDIP Rector, Suharnomo

• Academic community representatives

Why This Matters for Young Indonesians

Nusron’s discussion with UNDIP students highlights that the issue of land ownership goes beyond government policy.
It is also about the future of young people.

Fair land management can:

• Encourage entrepreneurship

• Strengthen rural economies

• Support innovation in agriculture and local industries

In other words, Agrarian Reform is not just about land certificates or legal documents—it is a transformation toward a healthier and more inclusive economic system, where development truly benefits the entire Indonesian population.

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