National Tile Shingle Program Maturing, Purwakarta Prepares Local Craftsmen to Penetrate Wider Markets

The Purwakarta Regency Government continues to strengthen coordination in supporting the national tile shingle program. The Secretary of the Purwakarta Regency (Sekda), Ir. Sri Jaya Midan, attended a Coordination Meeting on Tile Shingle Preparation which discussed the Majalengka, Purwakarta, West Java region, East Java and East Java at Menara BRIPens, South Jakarta, Tuesday, (12/10/2026).

During the event, Sri Jaya Midan was accompanied by Head of the Cooperatives, Small and Medium Enterprises, Trade and Industry Office (DKUPP) Hariman Budi Anggoro as well as Head of the Housing and Settlement Area Office (Disperkim) Entin Suryatin.

The coordination meeting was led directly by the Minister of Housing and Settlement Areas (PKP) RI, Maruarar Sirait.

The meeting aimed to mature the preparation for the implementation of the tile shingle program as well as to align the steps of the central government and local governments in supporting the provision of roofing materials made of tile for housing needs.

One of the main concerns in this discussion is the readiness of regional tile factories to meet the needs of the government's housing program.

Majalengka is an important area because it has a tile factory center that has the potential to support material supply as well as expand the market for local craftsmen.

The preparation of the program includes several important aspects, starting from stock availability, production capacity, distribution and delivery arrangements, to product quality fulfillment. All these aspects need to be ensured so that the tile needs can be met well without neglecting product quality and the sustainability of the livelihoods of artisans.

For Purwakarta Regency, involvement in this coordination is part of the effort to strengthen the potential of local industries.

A cross-sectoral support is expected to open wider market opportunities for tile craftsmen as well as encourage business growth and workforce absorption.

The presence of the Secretary along with the Heads of DKUPP and Disperkim also reflects the importance of synergy between regional agencies in supporting the development of the industrial, trade, and building material supply sectors for housing needs.

Through this coordination, local governments are expected to prepare concrete steps so that the potential of local tile factories is not just a part of the program plan but can also provide real economic impact for communities and businesses.

The coordination meeting was attended by the Deputy Governor of East Java, the Secretary of West Java Province, the Regent of Majalengka, Head of Perkim (West Java), as well as representatives from Central Java Government. (Diskominfo Purwakarta)