City to renovate traditional markets

City to renovate traditional markets

JAKARTA: City market operator PD Pasar Jaya plans to renovate
12 traditional markets in Jakarta to provide better services for
visitors as well as vendors.

The Blora, Cipinang, Sawah Besar, Petojo, Serdang, Kawi-Kawi,
Ciplak, Palmerah, Kedurenan, Barito and Cipinang Besar
traditional markets are scheduled for renovation.

"We want to make them like the Tanah Abang market, which has
ground-level parking," said Pasar Jaya president director Prabowo
Sunirman.

Prabowo said Pasar Jaya would provide temporary space for
vendors affected by the renovation work, which will be funded
with the city budget.

Once the markets are renovated, kiosk rental fees will range
between Rp 500,000 (US$55) and Rp 600,000 per square meter, per
month. -- JP