Dream - Minister of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) Basuki Hadimuljono denies that the minister's official residence in the Nusantara Capital (IKN), East Kalimantan, is more luxurious. He said that the size of the minister's official residence in IKN is smaller compared to Widaya Chandra, Jakarta. In fact, he said that Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Panjaitan complained about the small size of the minister's official residence in IKN. However, the minister's residence in IKN can actually be enlarged.

"Who used to call it luxurious? For me, it's become smaller. Because I occupy (the official residence of Widya Chandra). Smaller than the size at Widya Chandra. Even, Mr. Luhut said, 'why is this small?' It should be enlarged," said Basuki to reporters at the Presidential Palace Complex in Jakarta, Wednesday, March 13, 2024, as quoted from liputan6.com. He explained that the minister's house at IKN was built with a compact city concept. This is in accordance with the design of the winning competition for the IKN building."

"Not luxurious. The facilities are just regular bedrooms, kitchens, living rooms, meeting rooms," he said. According to him, all ministerial official residences have the same type of building and there is no difference. Basuki admitted that he had checked the minister's official residence at IKN, which he will move into in July. "Done, it's been checked. Of course (ready to move). God willing, in July," said Basuki."

"Previously, Basuki stated that he would be the first minister to move to IKN. Basuki will move to IKN together with Menhub Budi Karya Sumadi in July 2024. 'This is the leak, Mr. Menhub wants to see it. Because he also has to monitor the airport that must be completed,' said Basuki."

Although so, Basuki has not yet known who else in the ministerial ranks will move first. He mentioned the possibility that his residence and Transportation Minister Budi will be neighbors. "I don't know yet. But Minister Budi has called me. God willing (as neighbors)," he concluded.