City to renovate 19 old markets

City to renovate 19 old markets

JAKARTA: City market operator PD Pasar Jaya plans to renovate
19 traditional markets across Jakarta this year.

"We will gradually renovate the markets for consumers'
convenience ... we will reorganize the zoning of the markets, so
the clothing shops are no longer near the fishmongers," company
spokesman Nurman Adhi said.

The traditional markets included in the project are, among
others: Kawi Sentiong and Pal Meriam in Central Jakarta, Cibubur
in East Jakarta and Ciplak in Bekasi.

Nurman said that nearly 60 percent of the existing 151
traditional markets are in poor condition.

"Without renovation, consumers will turn to mini markets and
department stores," he added.

He said the company had often held meetings with the traders
to familiarize them with the plan. -- Antara