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Indonesians in capital face housing woes

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JAKARTA—Scrolling on social media, Indonesian moviegoer Jessica Sihotang stumbled across a film depicting a fellow woman in her 30s struggling to make the dream of buying a Jakarta home a reality.

Nearly two million like-minded Indonesians tuned in to watch the protagonist’s house-hunting journey when “Home Sweet Loan” was released last year, the movie’s producer said.

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Residents of the megalopolis of 11 million are finding it impossible to climb the property ladder, as space shrinks and prices rise, forcing them to seek faraway homes that come with arduous commutes.

The movie sparked widespread chatter among Jakartans, as its main character’s grievances resonated with their own long-held housing woes.

“I can relate so much. I’ve been thinking about it for the past 10 years,” said Sihotang.

“I want to have my own house, but my savings have never been enough even just for the down payment,” added the 35-year-old university admissions worker. AFP

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