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| 160 Land Certificates Officially Handed Over to Central Sulawesi Residents and Local Government, Strengthening Legal Certainty. |
Palu – The Indonesian government continues to demonstrate its commitment to land ownership rights and legal certainty. On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 160 land certificates were officially handed over to local governments and residents of Central Sulawesi. The certificates were presented by Deputy Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/Deputy Head of the National Land Agency (ATR/BPN), Ossy Dermawan, along with Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY).
This event, held at the Passenger Terminal of Donggala Port, is part of the government’s broader effort to ensure that land ownership across the country is legally recognized and protected.
A Real Sign of Government Support
In his remarks, Deputy Minister Ossy emphasized that this initiative represents a clear form of the government being present and serving the people, particularly in providing transparent, efficient, and people-oriented land services.
"Our ministry is committed to working closely with local governments, community leaders, and traditional institutions to ensure our land approach is fair and relevant to local contexts," Ossy stated.
List of Certificate Recipients
The certificates were symbolically handed over to several regional leaders and institutional representatives. Here's a breakdown of the recipients:
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Governor of Central Sulawesi, Anwar Hafid: 37 certificates for regional assets
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Regent of Banggai Laut, Sofyan Kaepa: 25 certificates
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Regent of Parigi Moutong, Erwin Burase: 4 certificates
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Regent of Donggala, Vera Elena Laruni: 1 certificate
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Regent of Poso, Verna Inkiriwang: 1 certificate
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Deputy Regent of Tolitoli, Mohammad Besar Bantilan: 1 certificate
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Head of Sigi District Prosecutor’s Office, Moh Aria Rosyid: 1 certificate
Land Registration Progress Nears Completion
These certificates are part of the Complete Systematic Land Registration (PTSL) program initiated by the Ministry of ATR/BPN. For 2025, the target for Central Sulawesi is 5,494 land parcels across 13 regencies and cities. As of now, 4,797 parcels (or 95.56%) have already been successfully registered.
This indicates a strong performance and shows that local efforts are aligning well with national goals.
Legal Certainty Is Key to Development
In his speech, Minister AHY highlighted the importance of legal clarity when it comes to land ownership. He stressed that certainty over land rights plays a vital role in encouraging development and investment.
"There needs to be legal clarity for assets in our regions, not only for public assurance but also to attract responsible investment. More importantly, we want every citizen to feel secure about the land they own," AHY said.
Attended by Top National and Regional Officials
The event was also attended by several key figures, including:
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Agus Sutanto, Director of Space Utilization and Control
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Iskandar Syah, Director of Communal Land Regulation and Institutional Affairs
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Muhammad Tansri, Head of the Central Sulawesi Regional Land Office
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Representatives from the Central Sulawesi Regional Leadership Coordination Forum
Why Having a Land Certificate Matters
Owning an officially registered land certificate brings a number of long-term benefits, such as:
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Legal protection against disputes
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Access to formal financing (e.g., using land as loan collateral)
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Stronger support for government infrastructure and development programs
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Increased asset value for families and local businesses
The handover of 160 land certificates in Central Sulawesi is a significant milestone in the government's efforts to strengthen land rights and promote social equity. With continued cooperation between national and local governments, the hope is that every citizen will enjoy legal certainty and peace of mind regarding their land.