City delays mall construction

City delays mall construction

JAKARTA: The city administration delayed the renovation of
Block A building in Tanah Abang textile market, Central Jakarta,
because Governor Sutiyoso could not officiate the start of
construction for the Rp 700 billion (US$82 million) worth
project, which was scheduled for Monday evening.

City spokesman Muhayat said the Governor, along with other
city officials, was attending a meeting with leaders of new
political parties at Hotel Indonesia at the same time.

Tanah Abang traders had protested the plan to relocate them to
a less strategic place in the newly renovated building. They had
threatened to obstruct the workmen should city-owned market
operator PD Pasar Jaya continues with the renovations.

PD Pasar Jaya president director Prabowo Soenirman said the
project would be delayed until next week, next month, or maybe
for two years", adding that the delay was not due to the protest.
-- JP