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        "id": 1770712,
        "msgid": "banyumas-market-vendor-fees-cut-by-up-to-50-1780008406",
        "date": "2026-05-28 20:12:00",
        "title": "Banyumas Market Vendor Fees Cut by Up to 50%",
        "author": "Indriyani Astuti",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Regulation",
        "summary": "Banyumas Regency has cut market vendor fees by up to 50% under new regulations to support struggling traders amid economic pressures. The move follows a previous 300% increase that led to low compliance and revenue issues, with authorities expecting better payment rates. Traders have welcomed the adjustment but acknowledge potential revenue impacts, pledging to improve payment discipline.",
        "content": "<p>The Banyumas Regency Government has officially reduced market vendor\nfees by up to 50% through a new regulation outlined in Regent Regulation\n(Perbup) No.\u00a08 of 2026. This strategic move aims to support traditional\nmarket traders amid economic pressures.<\/p>\n<p>Regent Sadewo Tri Lastiono stated the fee adjustment reflects the\ngovernment\u2019s support for small traders, noting that previous increases\nof up to 300% were no longer aligned with current economic\nconditions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe previous 300% hike occurred because the fees hadn\u2019t been raised\nfor 15 years. But in today\u2019s tough economic climate, it was unfair to\ntraders,\u201d Sadewo said after the Perbup No.\u00a08\/2026 briefing at Pendopo Si\nPanji on Thursday (28\/05).<\/p>\n<p>He added that the high previous rates led to only 40% compliance,\ncausing suboptimal local revenue and accumulated unpaid fees. The new\nlower rates are expected to significantly improve trader compliance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe hope rational rates will bring compliance close to 100%,\u201d he\nadded.<\/p>\n<p>Sadewo stressed the policy was developed transparently with\nscientific analysis, involving Unsoed academics and market traders in\nconsultations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI urge all regional agencies to engage in dialogue when crafting\npolicies affecting the public. We must understand their perspective,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, DPKUKM Head Gatot Eko Purwadi explained the policy\nresponds to traders\u2019 feedback on Regional Regulation (Perda) No.\u00a01\/2024.\nA study found the optimal adjustment, based on 2011-2024 inflation of\n51.19%, would be a proportional rate.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe reference was Perda No.\u00a019\/2011. Inflation from 2011 to 2024 was\ncalculated, yielding an ideal increase of 51.19%,\u201d Gatot explained.<\/p>\n<p>He added that the fee reduction is phased by market type (A to D).\nFor Type A markets, the monthly fee per square metre dropped from\nRp50,000 to Rp23,300\u2014a 53% cut.<\/p>\n<p>Perbup No.\u00a08\/2026 was enacted on 16 April 2026. The government\nassured traders who paid the old rates before the briefing would receive\ncredits for overpayments in subsequent periods.<\/p>\n<p>The policy has been warmly received by traders. Pundi Sukarno,\nchairman of Banyumas Market Traders\u2019 Association (Sabamas), praised the\ngovernment\u2019s move as responsive to traders\u2019 real conditions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re grateful to the regent and stakeholders for considering\ntraders\u2019 situation,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>However, he acknowledged the cut may reduce local revenue (PAD), but\ntraders pledged to improve payment discipline.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is our commitment to pay fees more diligently and on time,\u201d\nPundi said.<\/p>\n<p>He also hoped the policy would be accompanied by improved facilities\nand market revitalisation, ensuring traders\u2019 fees translate to better\nservices for Banyumas markets. (H-4)<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/banyumas-market-vendor-fees-cut-by-up-to-50-1780008406",
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