[i]Despite the increasing number of modern, lavish supermarkets and

Despite the increasing number of modern, lavish supermarkets and hypermarkets which offer convenient shopping, traditional markets in the capital, many of which are in a deteriorating condition, are still bustling with activity. The Jakarta Post's Arya Abhiseka, Sari P. Setiogi, Moh. Taufiqurrahman and Evi Mariani look into the conditions and the early morning activities at several traditional markets in the capital. Related stories and images on pages 6, 7 & 20.