No Longer Employing SPGs, Kurban Traders in Bantul Now Partner with Disabled Individuals

Sellers of sacrificial goats in Godegan RT.10, Tamantirto, Kasihan, Bantul, were once in the spotlight for partnering with sales promotion girls (SPGs) to sell their goats. Now, these sacrificial animal traders have partnered with disabled individuals as marketers or sales staff.

Observations by detikJogja showed a man lifting a sack of grass with his left hand. Despite relying only on his left hand, the man deftly removed the grass and fed it to the goats.

Additionally, a man wearing a cap in a wheelchair was busy explaining the types of goats to buyers. Several times, the man moved his wheelchair from one pen to another while providing explanations to customers.

The owner of the Mutiara Eva goat pen, Adi Karnadi (33), said he decided to partner with disabled individuals to serve as marketers at his stall. He noticed that many disabled people struggle to find employment.

“Because I was thinking about the fifth Pancasila principle, I wanted to recruit disabled people to be marketers at my place (selling sacrificial goats). I want to prove that disabled people are capable, so I’m giving them a chance to work,” Adi told reporters in Kasihan, Bantul, on Friday afternoon (1/5/2026).

Adi then contacted his acquaintances to see if they had disabled family members. After gathering four people, Adi recruited them to be sacrificial goat marketers.

“Then I taught those four disabled people how to sell goats, and they managed it. Besides, the disabled marketers are only for selling; the care team is separate. Why? Because caring for them is quite heavy for disabled people,” he said.

After nearly a month of employing disabled people as sacrificial goat marketers, Adi admitted he was surprised by their performance. Moreover, the disabled individuals have a high work ethic.

“After giving them the opportunity, they work enthusiastically with an extraordinary work ethic. For example, they arrive on time. I once asked why they’re always so enthusiastic, and they said it’s because they really have to struggle for their families,” he stated.

Disabled individuals who successfully sell one goat receive a bonus. He mentioned that currently, 260 goats have been sold at prices of Rp 2-7 million per head.

“For each goat sold by them, I give a bonus of Rp 100,000; that’s just the bonus, not including their salary,” he said.

Adi admitted he does not set targets for the four disabled people working as sacrificial goat marketers. Considering that all four also have other jobs.

“I don’t set targets because they have other jobs too. So if there’s an opportunity, they can come here, but for almost a month, they’ve been coming consistently and on time—extraordinary,” he said.

Adi stated that his pen operates from 09:00 to 17:00 WIB. He hopes that what he is doing can inspire many companies to recruit disabled people.

“It turns out disabled people have an extraordinary spirit in working. Therefore, I hope entrepreneurs out there will give opportunities for disabled people to work,” he said.

One of the disabled individuals working as a sacrificial goat marketer, Ahmad Dodi (27), said he previously sold handmade crafts online. However, his sales were inconsistent, so he accepted Adi’s offer.

“I sell online, but it’s not always busy, so I work here. Especially as disabled people, we sometimes find it hard to get formal jobs, so when Mr Adi offered work, I took it right away,” he said.

Moreover, this wheelchair-using man has experience in selling. Although Ahmad admitted he had never sold animals before.

“We only market; so when buyers come, we offer the goats. For care, it’s handled by other friends. Alhamdulillah, it’s been running smoothly so far,” he said.

This Kulon Progo resident feels grateful to work as a sacrificial goat marketer. Considering Ahmad can earn money to meet daily needs.

“Getting this opportunity as a goat marketer is alhamdulillah; I feel happy because my economy is helped. Because the income from selling goats can meet daily needs,” he said.

Another disabled individual working as a sacrificial goat marketer, Rubiyanto (30), said he usually does odd jobs. But after receiving Adi’s offer, he now focuses on being a sacrificial goat marketer.

“Initially curious, then after practising, it turned out to be enjoyable. Because Mr Adi also guides us, and alhamdulillah, it’s been smooth so far,” said Rubiyanto.

Even though he can only rely on both legs and his left hand, this Kulon Progo native also admitted to facing challenges in commuting to his workplace. Considering the distance between Kulon Progo and Bantul is not short.

“Working here is enjoyable; it’s just the journey is quite far because my house is in Kulon Progo. Usually, I leave Kulon Progo at 06:00 and arrive here at 08:00, either driven or by bus,” he said.

However, Rubiyanto considers it not a big problem. Considering he still gets trust to work despite his disabled status.

“But it’s okay, because by becoming a goat seller, alhamdulillah, there’s additional income,” he said.

One of the sacrificial goat buyers, Aris Suprihadi (64), said he has been buying goats from Adi’s place for four years. However, this year, Aris noted a significant difference at Adi’s sales location.

“I’m not shocked, but usually there are SPGs (sales promotion girls), but this time it’s disabled people,” he said, followed by a smile.

Regarding this, this Bantul resident does not mind at all. Aris actually appreciates what Adi is doing by involving disabled people in sacrificial goat sales.

“But I appreciate the involvement of disabled people, because I feel disabled people have the same rights and need income too. After the explanation, I ended up buying one goat.”