Makro opens in Tangerang

TANGERANG, West Java (JP): A new Makro outlet was opened yesterday at the Alam Sutera housing complex, Tangerang, bringing the number of the retailer's outlets to seven throughout the country.

The other six are located in Pasar Rebo, East Jakarta, Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, Meruya, West Jakarta, Ciputat, South Jakarta, Bandung and Surabaya.

The opening ceremony, which was conducted in a simple manner, was attended by high-ranking officials of the local administration as well as several public figures in the regency.

Effendi Ibnoe, the head of the human resources department of PT Karabha Unggul/Makro, expressed hope that the presence of the retailer in Tangerang will cater to the needs of the residents in the regency's various housing complexes.

"With the opening of the retailer, Tangerang residents do not have to go to Jakarta any longer for shopping, because the store offers a wide range of goods and commodities," Effendi said.

The shop is open to public until Oct. 15. After that date, it will only open for members with Makro cards. (bas)