APPARENTLY, the movement to build 1 million homes is a noble venture. This was certainly the impression given when the scheme was first announced by President Megawati Sukarnoputri, in September last year. Through this grand plan, the government will build a total of 1 million homes for the poor this year. In addition to new houses, flats and self-help houses, there are also some sordid slums.

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