Indonesian Minister Reveals Court Letter in JK Land Dispute Case

Land Dispute Details

Nusron Wahid, Indonesia's Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/Head of National Land Agency (ATR/BPN), disclosed the contents of a letter from Makassar District Court regarding a complex land dispute involving former Vice President Jusuf Kalla. The disputed land spans 16.4 hectares in Makassar's Tanjung Bunga area, South Sulawesi.

Parties Involved

The dispute involves multiple parties: PT Hadji Kalla (JK's company), PT Gowa Makassar Tourism Development (GMTD) affiliated with Lippo Group, and individuals Mulyono and Manyombalang Dg. Solong. The ATR/BPN had previously requested clarification from Makassar District Court through the Makassar City Land Office.

Court Clarification

The court responded with a letter dated November 7, 2025 (number 5533), stating that the land certificate under the name of N.V. Hadji Kalla Trading has not been measured and no execution has been carried out. Minister Nusron expressed that he is still unclear about the implications of the court's response.

Background and Significance

This land dispute has been ongoing and involves significant players in Indonesian business and politics. The clarification from the court provides temporary status quo on the disputed land, though the legal and business implications remain to be seen.