[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.