On Melawai market

On Melawai market

From Pos Kota

Traditional markets in Jakarta are managed by PD Pasar Jaya,
the city's market operator, in an outdated fashion, except those
run in cooperation with private investors like Pasar Baru and
Glodok City, which are attractive and convenient.

An example of a poorly maintained markets is Pasar Melawai II,
where the escalators have been out-of-order for six years. The
kiosks in this market are also not properly regulated, with
vendors packing the entrance so that it is almost impossible to
get in. Meanwhile, lots of space in the basement is left vacant.

Due to the broken escalators, hundreds of stalls have closed
down in Melawai II. Who should be held responsible for this: The
mayor of South Jakarta or the president of PD Pasar Jaya?

DANNY TANURAHARJO
Jakarta