Matahari reopens in Karawaci

Matahari reopens in Karawaci

TANGERANG (JP): Nineteen months after the mid-May riots which
devastated Karawaci business centers, the popular retail
department store Matahari resumed operating on Saturday.

"We will display products for customers from the middle to
upper-class, as well as other affordable, quality merchandise,"
said the general manager of PT Matahari Putra Prima Tbk, Rendi
Parengkuan.

The Matahari outlet in Karawaci is projected to realize a Rp 5
billion gross income per month.

Rendi said the shopping complex covered 5,500-square meters
and housed 74 outlets which were ready for the influx of
customers.

Built at a cost of Rp 25 billion, the giant store employs 230
local workers.

The opening ceremony for the complex showcased pop group AB
Three, Ruth Sahanaya and TV host Nico Siahaan. (41/edt)