Bogor traders reject relocation

Bogor traders reject relocation

BOGOR (JP): Some 300 traders selling a variety of goods in
kiosks and on streets in Pasar Ramayana complex appealed to local
councillors on Friday to help them secure the cancellation of a
city administration order concerning their immediate relocation.

M. Ali Makki, coordinator of the traders, told the councillors
that they refused to be moved from the site next Thursday.

They instead asked the authorities to allow them to remain at
the site until after Idul Fitri (which marks the end of the
Ramadhan fasting month), which this year falls late December.

According to Ali, the city administration has issued an order
requesting the merchants leave the site by Aug. 10.

"We're ready to be relocated only after Lebaran. For that,
we're ready to help the authorities secure the relocation
process," Ali said.

Councillor Nur Zaman promised to arrange a meeting between the
traders and related parties, such as municipality officials, the
police and councillors, on Saturday to discuss the matter.

According to Soleh, another trader, they also questioned the
decision of the authorities to relocate the traders to three
different sites, namely Jambu Dua, Kembang Baru and Cimanggu
markets, which are located close to each other.

"Our sales will drop since customers will obviously split
between the three locations," he said. (21/bsr)